CVE-2020-10068: Zephyr Bluetooth DLE duplicate requests vulnerability
First published: Mon May 25 2020(Updated: )
In the Zephyr project Bluetooth subsystem, certain duplicate and back-to-back packets can cause incorrect behavior, resulting in a denial of service. This issue affects: zephyrproject-rtos zephyr version 2.2.0 and later versions, and version 1.14.0 and later versions.
Credit: vulnerabilities@zephyrproject.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Zephyr Project Manager | <1.14.0 | |
| Zephyr Project Manager | >=2.0.0<2.2.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://docs.zephyrproject.org/latest/security/vulnerabilities.html#cve-2020-10068
- https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/pull/23091
- https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/pull/23707
- https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/pull/23708
- https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/pull/23964
- https://zephyrprojectsec.atlassian.net/browse/ZEPSEC-78
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-10068?
CVE-2020-10068 has been classified with a severity level that indicates it can lead to a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10068?
To mitigate CVE-2020-10068, users should upgrade to a fixed version of the Zephyr project beyond 2.2.0.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-10068?
CVE-2020-10068 affects Zephyr versions 1.14.0 and later, as well as versions from 2.0.0 to 2.2.0.
What impact does CVE-2020-10068 have on systems?
CVE-2020-10068 can cause systems to exhibit incorrect behavior due to processing duplicate and back-to-back Bluetooth packets.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-10068?
Currently, there are no official workarounds for CVE-2020-10068; upgrading is the recommended resolution.
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