Vulnerability Description
Bluetooth® Low Energy Pairing in Bluetooth Core Specification v4.0 through v5.3 may permit an unauthenticated MITM to acquire credentials with two pairing devices via adjacent access when the MITM negotiates Legacy Passkey Pairing with the pairing Initiator and Secure Connections Passkey Pairing with the pairing Responder and brute forces the Passkey entered by the user into the Initiator. The MITM attacker can use the identified Passkey value to complete authentication with the Responder via Bluetooth pairing method confusion.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth Core Specification | >= 4.0, <= 5.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.bluetooth.com/learn-about-bluetooth/key-attributes/bluetooth-securitVendor Advisory
- https://www.bluetooth.com/learn-about-bluetooth/key-attributes/bluetooth-securitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-25836?
CVE-2022-25836 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Bluetooth® Low Energy Pairing in Bluetooth Core Specification v4.0 through v5.3 may permit an unauthenticated MITM to acquire credentials with two pairing devices via adjacent access when the MITM neg...
How severe is CVE-2022-25836?
CVE-2022-25836 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-25836?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bluetooth Bluetooth Core Specification.