BlueStacks App Player (BlueStacks App Player for Windows 3.0.0 to 4.31.55, BlueStacks App Player for macOS 2.0.0 and later) allows an attacker on the same network segment to bypass access restriction to gain unauthorized access.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8, indicating it requires adjacent network access with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 3 products from bluestacks, from microsoft, from apple organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2018, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2018-11-15T15:29:01.303
2024-11-21T03:38:46.580
Modified
CVSSv3.0: 8.8 (HIGH)
AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
6.5
6.4
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | bluestacks | bluestacks | ≤ 4.31.55 | Yes |
| Operating System | microsoft | windows | - | No |
| Application | bluestacks | bluestacks | ≥ 2.0.0 | Yes |
| Operating System | apple | macos | - | No |
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