CVE-2020-26560: High severity bluetooth mesh profile vulnerability

Published May 24, 2021

Updated

Bluetooth Mesh Provisioning in the Bluetooth Mesh profile 1.0 and 1.0.1 may permit a nearby device, reflecting the authentication evidence from a Provisioner, to complete authentication without possessing the AuthValue, and potentially acquire a NetKey and AppKey.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Bluetooth Mesh profile=1.0.0

Bluetooth Mesh profile=1.0.1

Event History

May 24, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:06 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:06 PM

Description

Data Sourced

via NVD·06:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-26560?

CVE-2020-26560 is a vulnerability that affects the Bluetooth Mesh profile 1.0 and 1.0.1.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-26560?

CVE-2020-26560 has a severity rating of 8.1 (high).

How does CVE-2020-26560 work?

CVE-2020-26560 allows a nearby device to complete authentication without possessing the AuthValue, potentially acquiring a NetKey and AppKey.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-26560?

The Bluetooth Mesh profile versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 are affected by CVE-2020-26560.

How can I fix CVE-2020-26560?

There is no known fix or patch for CVE-2020-26560 at the moment. It is recommended to follow the guidance provided by the Bluetooth SIG to mitigate the risk.