CVE-2019-16336
CVE-2019-16336 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cypress Cyble-416045 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 3.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-120
- Affected product: Cypress Cyble-416045
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Bluetooth Low Energy implementation in Cypress PSoC 4 BLE component 3.61 and earlier processes data channel frames with a payload length larger than the configured link layer maximum RX payload size, which allows attackers (in radio range) to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted BLE Link Layer frame.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-16336?
- The Bluetooth Low Energy implementation in Cypress PSoC 4 BLE component 3.61 and earlier processes data channel frames with a payload length larger than the configured link layer maximum RX payload size, which allows attackers (in radio range) to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted BLE Link Layer frame.
- How severe is CVE-2019-16336?
- CVE-2019-16336 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-16336 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-16336?
- CVE-2019-16336 primarily affects Cypress Cyble-416045. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-16336?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-16336 published?
- CVE-2019-16336 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://asset-group.github.io/disclosures/sweyntooth/
- https://community.cypress.com/thread/48573
- https://community.cypress.com/thread/53680
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw8sIBLWE_w
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:cypress:cyble-416045:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cypress:cybl11573:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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