CVE-2018-25029: High severity Silicon Labs ZGM130S037HGN Firmware vulnerability

Published Feb 4, 2022
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Updated

The Z-Wave specification requires that S2 security can be downgraded to S0 or other less secure protocols, allowing an attacker within radio range during pairing to downgrade and then exploit a different vulnerability (CVE-2013-20003) to intercept and spoof traffic.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Silicon Labs ZGM130S037HGN Firmware=s2
Silabs ZGM130S037HGN Firmware
SiLabs ZM5202=s2
SiLabs ZM5202
Silabs Zm5101=s2
Silicon Labs ZM5101
Silabs ZGM2305A27HGN=s2
Silicon Labs ZGM2305A27HGN
Silicon Labs ZGM230SB27HGN=s2
Silabs Zgm230sb27hgn Firmware

Event History

Feb 4, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:33 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-25029?

CVE-2018-25029 is a vulnerability in the Z-Wave specification that allows an attacker within radio range to downgrade S2 security to S0 or other less secure protocols.

2

How does CVE-2018-25029 work?

CVE-2018-25029 allows an attacker within radio range to exploit a different vulnerability (CVE-2013-20003) by downgrading the security level during pairing, which enables them to intercept and spoof traffic.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-25029?

CVE-2018-25029 has a severity rating of 8.1 (High).

4

Which software and firmware versions are affected by CVE-2018-25029?

Silabs Zgm130s037hgn Firmware (version s2), Silabs Zm5202 Firmware (version s2), Silabs Zm5101 Firmware (version s2), Silabs Zgm2305a27hgn Firmware (version s2), and Silabs Zgm230sb27hgn Firmware (version s2) are affected by CVE-2018-25029.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-25029?

To fix CVE-2018-25029, it is recommended to update the affected software and firmware to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

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