#VU53582 Security features bypass in Bluetooth Mesh profile - CVE-2020-26557
Published: May 26, 2021 / Updated: January 26, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU53582
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-26557
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Bluetooth Mesh profile
Bluetooth Mesh profile
Software vendor:
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the use of predictable AuthValue in the Mesh Provisioning procedure. A remote attacker on the local network can perform a brute-force attack to obtain the AuthValue and authenticate to both the Provisioner and provisioned devices.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.