CVE-2020-9057: High severity linear wadwaz-1 vulnerability

Published Jan 7, 2022
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Updated

Z-Wave devices based on Silicon Labs 100, 200, and 300 series chipsets do not support encryption, allowing an attacker within radio range to take control of or cause a denial of service to a vulnerable device. An attacker can also capture and replay Z-Wave traffic. Firmware upgrades cannot directly address this vulnerability as it is an issue with the Z-Wave specification for these legacy chipsets. One way to protect against this vulnerability is to use 500 or 700 series chipsets that support Security 2 (S2) encryption. As examples, the Linear WADWAZ-1 version 3.43 and WAPIRZ-1 version 3.43 (with 300 series chipsets) are vulnerable.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Linear WADWAZ-1=3.43
Linear WAPIRZ-1=3.43
Silabs 100 Series Firmware
Silabs 200 Series Firmware
Silabs 300 Series Firmware

Event History

Jan 7, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:30 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9057?

CVE-2020-9057 is a vulnerability in Z-Wave devices based on Silicon Labs 100, 200, and 300 series chipsets that do not support encryption, allowing an attacker within radio range to take control of or cause a denial of service to a vulnerable device.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9057?

CVE-2020-9057 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

Which Z-Wave devices are affected by CVE-2020-9057?

Z-Wave devices based on Silicon Labs 100, 200, and 300 series chipsets are affected by CVE-2020-9057.

4

Can an attacker capture and replay Z-Wave traffic with CVE-2020-9057?

Yes, an attacker can also capture and replay Z-Wave traffic with CVE-2020-9057.

5

How can I protect my Z-Wave devices from CVE-2020-9057?

To protect your Z-Wave devices from CVE-2020-9057, it is recommended to apply any available firmware upgrades that address the vulnerability.

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