{"id":44228,"date":"2025-05-25T01:32:26","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T01:32:26","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-09-07T17:19:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T23:19:50","slug":"cve-2024-58101-unprotected-bluetooth-pairing-in-samsung-galaxy-buds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-58101-unprotected-bluetooth-pairing-in-samsung-galaxy-buds\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2024-58101: Unprotected Bluetooth Pairing in Samsung Galaxy Buds<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE-2024-58101 is a notable security vulnerability discovered in Samsung’s Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Buds 2 audio devices. These devices, popular among consumers worldwide, are Bluetooth pairable by default, and currently lack an option for users to disable this mode. This vulnerability matters primarily because it allows<\/a> potential attackers to take over audio playback or even record from the device’s microphone without user consent or notification. With the widespread use of these devices, the risk of system compromise<\/a> or data leakage is significant and concerning.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2024-58101
\nSeverity: High (8.1 CVSS score)
\nAttack Vector: Bluetooth
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Unauthorized access<\/a> to audio playback and microphone recording<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Samsung Galaxy Buds | All versions
\nSamsung Galaxy Buds 2 | All versions<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exploit leverages the fact that these devices are Bluetooth<\/a> pairable by default without requiring user input. An attacker within Bluetooth range can initiate a connection to the device<\/a>. Once paired, the attacker has control over audio playback and has access to the microphone, allowing for unauthorized<\/a> listening or recording.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

While this vulnerability does not involve code execution<\/a>, the exploit could be conceptualized as follows:<\/p>\n

# Attacker device discovers vulnerable Bluetooth device\n$ bluetoothctl scan on\n# Attacker pairs with vulnerable Bluetooth device\n$ bluetoothctl pair [device MAC address]\n# Attacker connects to vulnerable Bluetooth device\n$ bluetoothctl connect [device MAC address]\n# Attacker takes over audio playback or starts recording from microphone\n$ pacat --record > recording.wav<\/code><\/pre>\n
Please note that this is a conceptual example and not a real exploit command. It’s provided to illustrate the potential approach an attacker<\/a> might take.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
Samsung is aware of the issue and has classified it as a low severity vulnerability<\/a>. Users are advised to apply vendor patches, once available. In the interim, using Web Application Firewalls (WAF) or Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) may serve as a temporary mitigation. These can detect and prevent unauthorized Bluetooth connections<\/a>, thereby minimizing the risk of exploitation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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