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CVE-2021-3430: BT: Assertion failure on repeated LL_CONNECTION_PARAM_REQ

Assertion reachable with repeated LL_CONNECTION_PARAM_REQ. Zephyr versions >= v1.14 contain Reachable Assertion (CWE-617). For more information, see https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/security/advisories/GHSA-46h3-hjcq-2jjr

MediumCVSS 6.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

This vulnerability can let a nearby Bluetooth actor crash affected Zephyr-based devices by triggering an assertion. The business impact is availability: devices may stop responding or require recovery. The provided sources do not identify data theft, privilege escalation, active exploitation, or a specific fixed release. Exposure is most likely in Bluetooth-enabled embedded or IoT products built with affected Zephyr releases. The bundle identifies Zephyr versions >= v1.14 and affected entries v1.14.0 and v2.5.0, but does not provide a complete version range or fixed version. Treat as a moderate availability risk. It deserves timely firmware review for Bluetooth-enabled products, especially deployed devices where a local denial of service could disrupt operations or require manual recovery. Mitigation focus: Check Zephyr advisory GHSA-46h3-hjcq-2jjr for vendor-supported fixed versions or patches.; Inventory products and firmware using Zephyr Bluetooth from v1.14 onward.; Prioritize updates for devices where downtime creates safety, operational, or customer impact..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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0ADP providers
1Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H2.83.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

6.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2021-3430Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
zephyrproject-rtoszephyrv1.14.0, v2.5.0Listed
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Reachable Assertion

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