How severe is CVE-2019-17518?

CVE-2019-17518 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-2019-17518 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-17518?

CVE-2019-17518 affects Dialog-semiconductor Software Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17518?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-17518 published?

CVE-2019-17518 was published on 2020-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-17518

CVE-2019-17518 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dialog-semiconductor Software Development Kit 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: 6.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Dialog-semiconductor Software Development Kit
Published: 2020-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Bluetooth Low Energy implementation on Dialog Semiconductor SDK through 1.0.14.1081 for DA1468x devices responds to link layer packets with a payload length larger than expected, allowing attackers in radio range to cause a buffer overflow via a crafted packet. This affects, for example, August Smart Lock.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-17518?: The Bluetooth Low Energy implementation on Dialog Semiconductor SDK through 1.0.14.1081 for DA1468x devices responds to link layer packets with a payload length larger than expected, allowing attackers in radio range to cause a buffer overflow via a crafted packet. This affects, for example, August Smart Lock.
How severe is CVE-2019-17518?: CVE-2019-17518 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-2019-17518 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-17518?: CVE-2019-17518 affects Dialog-semiconductor Software Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17518?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-17518 published?: CVE-2019-17518 was published on 2020-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dialog-semiconductor:software_development_kit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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