Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE describes a flaw in older Broadcom Bluetooth firmware where a malformed or improper low-level Bluetooth command could cause the device to execute memory contents. The business concern is legacy hardware: affected examples include Nexus 5 and Raspberry Pi 3 firmware builds, with other devices unspecified. Exposure is most likely in older Bluetooth-capable devices using Broadcom firmware before summer 2014, specifically the cited Nexus 5 BCM4335C0 and Raspberry Pi 3 BCM43438A1 builds. The source also says unspecified other devices may be affected. Prioritize discovery over emergency response. The impact could be serious on vulnerable legacy devices, but the available evidence lacks severity scoring, complete affected product data, and active exploitation claims. Mitigation focus: Identify assets with Broadcom Bluetooth firmware matching the cited chipsets or pre-summer-2014 builds.; Apply relevant vendor security updates from Android, Apple, Broadcom, or device manufacturers.; Retire or isolate legacy devices that cannot receive firmware or OS security updates..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.broadcom.com/support/resources/product-security-centerCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-05-01CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT210348CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- 20190814 APPLE-SA-2019-8-13-1 Additional information for APPLE-SA-2019-7-22-2 macOS Mojave 10.14.6, Security Update 2019-004 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-004 SierraCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ
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