CVE-2021-34148: Medium severity cypress wireless internet connectivity for embedded devices vulnerability

Published Sep 7, 2021
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Updated

The Bluetooth Classic implementation in the Cypress WICED BT stack through 2.9.0 for CYW20735B1 devices does not properly handle the reception of LMPmaxslot with a greater ACL Length after completion of the LMP setup procedure, allowing attackers in radio range to trigger a denial of service (firmware crash) via a crafted LMP packet.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cypress Wireless Internet Connectivity For Embedded Devices<=2.9.0
Cypress CYW20735B1

Event History

Sep 7, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:24 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:24 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2021-34148.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-34148?

CVE-2021-34148 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2021-34148?

Devices running Cypress WICED BT stack through version 2.9.0 for CYW20735B1 are affected by CVE-2021-34148.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-34148?

CVE-2021-34148 allows attackers in radio range to trigger a denial of service (DoS) by exploiting a vulnerability in the Bluetooth Classic implementation.

5

Are Cypress CYW20735B1 devices vulnerable to CVE-2021-34148?

No, Cypress CYW20735B1 devices are not vulnerable to CVE-2021-34148.

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