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CVE-2019-17518

6.5 · MEDIUM

The Bluetooth Low Energy implementation on Dialog Semiconductor SDK through 1.0.14.1081 for DA1468x devices responds to link layer packets with a payload length larger than expected, allowing attac…

Published Feb 10, 2020CWE-120EPSS 0.76%

Overview

CVE-2019-17518 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 10, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Bluetooth Low Energy implementation on Dialog Semiconductor SDK through 1.0.14.1081 for DA1468x devices responds to link layer packets with a payload length larger than expected, allowing attackers in radio range to cause a buffer overflow via a crafted packet. This affects, for example, August Smart Lock.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refasset-group.github.io/disclosures/sweyntooth/Refwww.dialog-semiconductor.com/ja/products/connectivity/bluetooth-low-energy/smartbond-da14680-and-da14681Refasset-group.github.io/disclosures/sweyntooth/Refwww.dialog-semiconductor.com/ja/products/connectivity/bluetooth-low-energy/smartbond-da14680-and-da14681

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What is CVE-2019-17518?

CVE-2019-17518 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 10, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2019-17518?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-17518?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-17518?

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