CVE-2020-15531 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published 19 Aug 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflow in Bluetooth LE packets on Silicon Labs EFR32 SoCs.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-15531?

CVE-2020-15531 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Aug 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Silicon Labs Bluetooth Low Energy SDK before 2.13.3 has a buffer overflow via packet data. This is an over-the-air remote code execution vulnerability in Bluetooth LE in EFR32 SoCs and associated modules running Bluetooth SDK, supporting Central or Observer roles.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-15531?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Silabs Bluetooth Low Energy Software Development Kit.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15531?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-15531 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2020-15531 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-15531 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7x2r-4hx9-vpj8.