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CVE-2022-26528

6.5 · MEDIUM
Published Aug 30, 2022 realtek CWE-120 EPSS 0.47% (39th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2022-26528 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting realtek bluetooth_mesh_software_development_kit. It was published on August 30, 2022 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

Realtek Linux/Android Bluetooth Mesh SDK has a buffer overflow vulnerability due to insufficient validation for the length of segmented packets’ shift parameter. An unauthenticated attacker in the adjacent network can exploit this vulnerability to cause buffer overflow and disrupt service.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from realtek. Update bluetooth_mesh_software_development_kit to the latest patched version. 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.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
realtek bluetooth_mesh_software_development_kit 0 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26528?

CVE-2022-26528 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting realtek bluetooth_mesh_software_development_kit. It was published on August 30, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-26528?

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-2022-26528?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from realtek. Update bluetooth_mesh_software_development_kit to the latest patched version. 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-2022-26528?

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