CVE-2024-8805: BlueZ HID over GATT Profile Improper Access Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-8805 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting bluez. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

BlueZ HID over GATT Profile Improper Access Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of BlueZ. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the HID over GATT Profile. The issue results from the lack of authorization prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacke

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2024-11-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: bluez

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-22 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bluez bluez DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.77

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.77

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bluez || rpm -q bluez || bluez --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.77 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bluez sudo apt install bluez=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.77> sudo apt-mark hold bluez

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list bluez sudo dnf downgrade bluez-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.77> sudo dnf versionlock add bluez

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2024-8805?

bluez: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8805 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8805 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-2024-8805 affect?

CVE-2024-8805 affects bluez. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). BlueZ HID over GATT Profile Improper Access Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of BlueZ. Authentication is not required to ex

How urgent is CVE-2024-8805?

Priority 51/100. High severity

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