Ble MAC Address Disclosure in Android

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-08

Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)

Description

In writeToParcel of BleRssiRangingCapabilities.java, there is a possible way to obtain the Bluetooth MAC address due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-08

Generated

2026-09-09

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-28623

Affected Vendors & Products

Currently, no data is known.

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Exploitability

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a missing permission check in the BleRssiRangingCapabilities.java file's writeToParcel method. It allows an attacker to obtain the Bluetooth MAC address of a device, which could lead to local information disclosure without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to access your device's Bluetooth MAC address, which might be used to track your device or infer your location. It does not require special permissions or user interaction to exploit.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Android security update to address the missing permission check in BleRssiRangingCapabilities.java. Ensure Bluetooth permissions are properly enforced in your system configuration.

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