PatchTheCVECVE-2022-26528: Realtek Linux/Android Bluetooth Mesh SDK has a buffer overflow vulnerability due to insufficient validation fo
CVE-2022-26528 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting bluetooth mesh software development kit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Realtek Linux/Android Bluetooth Mesh SDK has a buffer overflow vulnerability due to insufficient validation for the length of segmented packets’ shift parameter. An unauthenticated attacker in the adjacent network can exploit this vulnerability to cause buffer overflow and disrupt service.
Why this priority
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 59%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-120 |
| Published | 2022-08-30 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2022-26528?
bluetooth mesh software development kit: upgrade to newer than 4.17-4.17-20220127. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-26528 being exploited?
CVE-2022-26528 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2022-26528 affect?
CVE-2022-26528 affects bluetooth mesh software development kit. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Realtek Linux/Android Bluetooth Mesh SDK has a buffer overflow vulnerability due to insufficient validation for the length of segmented packets’ shift parameter. An unauthenticated attacker in the adjacent network can exploit this vulnerabi
How urgent is CVE-2022-26528?
Priority 38/100. On your watchlist
Software pages
Android vulnerabilities · Bluetooth vulnerabilities
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