Alpine iLX-507 vCard Parsing Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability allowing remote code execution has been identified in the Alpine iLX-507 device. This issue arises from improper validation of user-supplied vCard data, which can be exploited by network-adjacent attackers. The vulnerability requires user interaction, as the device must connect to a malicious Bluetooth source. Exploitation of this flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the affected device.
Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows for arbitrary code execution on the affected device, with the executed code running in the context of the root user.
Remediation
The recommended mitigation strategy is to limit interactions with the affected product.
Vulnerability Rating
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