CVE-2015-8612

HIGHNVD 8.48.4—
EchelonGraph scoreMEDIUM confidence

This high-severity CVE scores 8.4 under NVD CVSS v3. EPSS exploit probability: 6.3%, top 7% of all CVEs by exploit prediction. GitHub Security Advisory data not yet ingested — confidence will rise once GHSA publishes (typical lag: hours to days for open-source ecosystem CVEs; never for infrastructure-only CVEs).

Triggered by: NVD CVSS baseline
Sources: epss, nvd
Weaponized
8.4EG
EchelonGraph verdictPatch this weekExploitation is likely or a public exploit exists.
  • Public exploit code is available (Metasploit, Exploit-DB (verified), public exploit)
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS PROB: 6%CVSS: 8.4Exploit: Metasploit · Exploit-DB (verified) · public exploitExposed: 0

No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.

The EnableNetwork method in the Network class in plugins/mechanism/Network.py in Blueman before 2.0.3 allows local users to gain privileges via the dhcp_handler argument.

CVSS v3
8.4
EG Score
8.4(medium)
EG Risk
68(Track)
EG Risk 68/100SSVC: Track

EG Risk is EchelonGraph's 0–100 priority score: it fuses intrinsic severity with real-world exploitation and automatability so you can rank equal-severity CVEs and fix the most dangerous first. Higher = act sooner. Distinct from the 0–10 EG Score (severity).

How it’s computed
Severity84% × 45%
Exploitation65% × 40%
Automatability30% × 15%
Action: Routine — remediate on your standard cadence.
EPSS PROB
6%
EPSS %ILE
93%
KEV
Not listed

Published

January 8, 2016

Last Modified

June 17, 2026

Advisory Details (10)

Auto-updated Sep 4, 2026
🔬 Proof of concept available. Patch available. Sources: github_release.
generic🟡 PoC Available

blueman - set_dhcp_handler D-Bus Privilege Escalation (Metasploit) - Linux local Exploit

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46186/
generic

thaddeus e. grugq on X: "7350greenman [~]> D=org.blueman.Mechanism;gdbus call -y -d $D -o / -m ${D}.EnableNetwork ‘[]’ ‘[]’ “os.chmod(‘/bin/sh’,0x9ed)”;sh -p||sh" / X

https://twitter.com/thegrugq/status/677809527882813440
github_release Patch Available

2.0.3

Patch available: blueman-project/blueman 2.0.3

https://github.com/blueman-project/blueman/releases/tag/2.0.3
generic

Privilege escalation in blueman dbus API · Issue #416 · blueman-project/blueman · GitHub

https://github.com/blueman-project/blueman/issues/416
generic

The Slackware Linux Project: Slackware Security Advisories

http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2015&m=slackware-security.421085
generic

CVE-2015-8612 - PSIRT.COM

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79688
generic

oss-security - Re: CVE request: Blueman: Privilege escalation in blueman dbus API

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/19/1
generic

oss-security - CVE request: Blueman: Privilege escalation in blueman dbus API

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/18/6
generic

[SECURITY] [DSA 3427-1] blueman security update

http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3427
generic

Packet Storm Security

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135047/Slackware-Security-Advisory-blueman-Updates.html

Affected Packages

(6 across 6 ecosystems)
Debian:11(1)
PackageVulnerable rangeFixed inDependents
blueman—2.0.3-1—
Debian:12(1)
PackageVulnerable rangeFixed inDependents
blueman—2.0.3-1—
Debian:13(1)
PackageVulnerable rangeFixed inDependents
blueman—2.0.3-1—
Debian:14(1)
PackageVulnerable rangeFixed inDependents
blueman—2.0.3-1—
Debian:7(1)
PackageVulnerable rangeFixed inDependents
blueman1.23-11.23-1+deb7u1—
Debian:8(1)
PackageVulnerable rangeFixed inDependents
blueman1.99~alpha1-11.99~alpha1-1+deb8u1—

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

Data Freshness Timeline

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

  • Exploit-DBEDB-46186✓ verified
    First seen Jan 16, 2019

    blueman - set_dhcp_handler D-Bus Privilege Escalation (Metasploit)

    Open source ↗
  • Metasploitexploit/linux/local/blueman_set_dhcp_handler_dbus_priv_esc✓ verified
    First seen Dec 18, 2015

    blueman set_dhcp_handler D-Bus Privilege Escalation

    Open source ↗

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2015-8612?
CVE-2015-8612 is a high vulnerability published on January 8, 2016. The EnableNetwork method in the Network class in plugins/mechanism/Network.py in Blueman before 2.0.3 allows local users to gain privileges via the dhcp_handler argument.
When was CVE-2015-8612 disclosed?
CVE-2015-8612 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 8, 2016, with the most recent update on June 17, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2015-8612 actively exploited?
CVE-2015-8612 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 6% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, which ranks it in the top 6.7% of all scored CVEs.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-8612?
CVE-2015-8612 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.4 (NVD).
How do I remediate CVE-2015-8612?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2015-8612, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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