CVE-2022-24695: Bluetooth Classic in Bluetooth Core Specification through 5.3 does not properly conceal device information for

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-24695?

bluetooth core specification: upgrade to newer than 5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-24695 being exploited?

CVE-2022-24695 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-24695 affect?

CVE-2022-24695 affects bluetooth core specification. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Bluetooth Classic in Bluetooth Core Specification through 5.3 does not properly conceal device information for Bluetooth transceivers in Non-Discoverable mode. By conducting an efficient over-the-air attack, an attacker can fully extract th

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-24695?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2022-24695 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting bluetooth core specification. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Bluetooth Classic in Bluetooth Core Specification through 5.3 does not properly conceal device information for Bluetooth transceivers in Non-Discoverable mode. By conducting an efficient over-the-air attack, an attacker can fully extract the permanent, unique Bluetooth MAC identifier, along with device capabilities and identifiers, some of which may contain identifying information about the device owner. This additionally allows the attacker to e

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-203
Published	2023-06-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bluetooth

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-02 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bluetooth bluetooth core specification UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.3

Fixed in: newer than 5.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bluetooth-core-specification || rpm -q bluetooth-core-specification || bluetooth-core-specification --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bluetooth-core-specification

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bluetooth-core-specification

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-24695?

bluetooth core specification: upgrade to newer than 5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-24695 being exploited?

CVE-2022-24695 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-2022-24695 affect?

CVE-2022-24695 affects bluetooth core specification. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Bluetooth Classic in Bluetooth Core Specification through 5.3 does not properly conceal device information for Bluetooth transceivers in Non-Discoverable mode. By conducting an efficient over-the-air attack, an attacker can fully extract th

How urgent is CVE-2022-24695?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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