CVE-2023-46870
extcap/nrf_sniffer_ble.py, extcap/nrf_sniffer_ble.sh, extcap/SnifferAPI/*.py in Nordic Semiconductor nRF Sniffer for Bluetooth LE 3.0.0, 3.1.0, 4.0.0,...
- Published
- May 13, 2024
- Updated
- Feb 13, 2025
- Assigning CNA
- mitre
- Evidence observed
- Aug 7, 2026
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HLow · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 29.8%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
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Summary
extcap/nrf_sniffer_ble.py, extcap/nrf_sniffer_ble.sh, extcap/SnifferAPI/*.py in Nordic Semiconductor nRF Sniffer for Bluetooth LE 3.0.0, 3.1.0, 4.0.0, 4.1.0, and 4.1.1 have set incorrect file permission, which allows attackers to do code execution via modified bash and python scripts.
Sources
1Detailed analysis and proof-of-concept for CVE-2023-46870, a local privilege escalation in Nordic Semiconductor nRF Sniffer for Bluetooth LE due to insecure file permissions, including replication steps and mitigation.
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