Improper Resource Shutdown or Release Affecting google/nearby package, versions [,1.0.1724.0)


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

CVSS assessment made by Snyk's Security Team. Learn more

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (12th percentile)

Do your applications use this vulnerable package?

In a few clicks we can analyze your entire application and see what components are vulnerable in your application, and suggest you quick fixes.

Test your applications
  • Snyk IDSNYK-UNMANAGED-GOOGLENEARBY-7411213
  • published27 Jun 2024
  • disclosed26 Jun 2024
  • creditUnknown

Introduced: 26 Jun 2024

CVE-2024-38271  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-404  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade google/nearby to version 1.0.1724.0 or higher.

Overview

Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Improper Resource Shutdown or Release through the sequence of packets in a QuickShare connection over Bluetooth. An attacker can maintain a persistent unauthorized connection and intercept network traffic by forcing the victim to connect to a malicious WiFi network and sending a crafted OfflineFrame that disrupts the intended network switching behavior.

CVSS Scores

version 4.0
version 3.1