CVE-2026-65936
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Bluetooth Information Leak in RS9116W/SiWx917

Publication date: 2026-08-13

Last updated on: 2026-08-13

Assigner: Silicon Graphics (SGI)

Description
A malformed Bluetooth connection request message can cause the RS9116W/SiWx917 to leak potentially sensitive information.  See vulnerability B-E4 in the related paper below.

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Published
2026-08-13
Last Modified
2026-08-13
Generated
2026-08-13
AI Q&A
2026-08-13
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-65936
EUVD
EUVD-2026-58085

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
silicon_labs rs9116w *
silicon_labs siwx917 *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-126 The product reads from a buffer using buffer access mechanisms such as indexes or pointers that reference memory locations after the targeted buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a malformed Bluetooth connection request message that can cause the RS9116W or SiWx917 devices to leak potentially sensitive information. The issue is related to improper handling of Bluetooth protocol messages.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves malformed Bluetooth connection requests affecting Silicon Labs RS9116W/SiWx917 devices. Detection requires monitoring for unusual Bluetooth traffic patterns or failed connection attempts on affected devices. Check device logs for repeated connection failures or unexpected data leaks during pairing processes.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this flaw to extract sensitive data from affected devices during Bluetooth communication. This may include data transmitted or stored on the device, depending on its configuration and usage.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data exposure, potentially violating privacy requirements under GDPR or HIPAA if sensitive personal or health information is leaked. Organizations using affected devices may face compliance risks.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the firmware of all Silicon Labs RS9116W/SiWx917 devices to the latest patched version. Disable Bluetooth interfaces on affected devices if not in use. Monitor network traffic for suspicious Bluetooth activity and restrict access to vulnerable devices until patched.

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