Is CVE-2023-51589 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-51589 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-51589 be exploited remotely?

Partially. CVE-2023-51589 requires adjacent network access (same network segment) to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-51589?

CVE-2023-51589 has a CVSS score of 5.7 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2023-51589

CWE-125Published: May 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.7

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

BlueZ Audio Profile AVRCP parse_media_element Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information via Bluetooth on affected installations of BlueZ. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must connect to a malicious device.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of the AVRCP protocol. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20853.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-51589 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.7.