CVE-2026-65936: RS9116W/SiWx917 malformed packet with increased length field causes memory leak

Published Aug 13, 2026
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Updated

A malformed Bluetooth connection request message can cause the RS9116W/SiWx917 to leak potentially sensitive information.  See vulnerability B-E4 in the related paper below.

Affected Software

1 affected component
RS9116W/SiWx917

Event History

Aug 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:26 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-65936?

CVE-2026-65936 has a risk rating of 33.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-65936?

To address CVE-2026-65936, ensure that the RS9116W/SiWx917 firmware is updated to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2026-65936?

CVE-2026-65936 affects systems utilizing the RS9116W and SiWx917 modules.

4

What type of attack is CVE-2026-65936 related to?

CVE-2026-65936 is related to potential information leakage due to processing malformed Bluetooth connection requests.

5

What can be leaked due to CVE-2026-65936?

CVE-2026-65936 can lead to a memory leak that may expose potentially sensitive information.

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