CVE-2017-9212: The Bluetooth stack on the BMW 330i 2011 allows a remote crash of the CD/Multimedia software via %x or %c form

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2017-9212 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting bluetooth stack. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Bluetooth stack on the BMW 330i 2011 allows a remote crash of the CD/Multimedia software via %x or %c format string specifiers in a device name.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-134
Published	2017-05-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bavarian motor works

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-05-23 14:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bluetooth-stack || rpm -q bluetooth-stack || bluetooth-stack --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-9212?

bluetooth stack: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-9212 being exploited?

CVE-2017-9212 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-9212 affect?

CVE-2017-9212 affects bluetooth stack. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Bluetooth stack on the BMW 330i 2011 allows a remote crash of the CD/Multimedia software via %x or %c format string specifiers in a device name.

How urgent is CVE-2017-9212?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Bluetooth vulnerabilities

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