CVE-2026-31773
Bluetooth: SMP: derive legacy responder STK authentication from MITM state
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: SMP: derive legacy responder STK authentication from MITM state The legacy responder path in smp_random() currently labels the stored STK as authenticated whenever pending_sec_level is BT_SECURITY_HIGH. That reflects what the local service requested, not what the pairing flow actually achieved. For Just Works/Confirm legacy pairing, SMP_FLAG_MITM_AUTH stays clear and the resulting STK should remain unauthenticated even if the local side requested HIGH security. Use the established MITM state when storing the responder STK so the key metadata matches the pairing result. This also keeps the legacy path aligned with the Secure Connections code, which already treats JUST_WORKS/JUST_CFM as unauthenticated.
INFO
Published Date :
May 1, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 11, 2026, 8:38 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 |
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel.
- Apply the patch for Bluetooth SMP.
- Use established MITM state for responder STK.
- Align legacy path with Secure Connections code.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE NVD-CWE-noinfo Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.16:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.15.5 up to (excluding) 3.16 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.11 up to (excluding) 5.15.203 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.13 up to (excluding) 6.18.22 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.16 up to (excluding) 6.1.168 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.19 up to (excluding) 6.19.12 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.7 up to (excluding) 6.12.81 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.2 up to (excluding) 6.6.134 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.16.1 up to (excluding) 5.10.253 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/061ee71ac6b03c9f8432fe49538c3682bfcf4cf3 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0afc846bd80073ffcd2b8040f2b2fafaea3d9f72 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/20756fec2f0108cb88e815941f1ffff88dc286fe Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/667f44f1392df6482483756458c48670e579e9ff Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/929db734d12db41ca5f95424db4612397f1bd4a7 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9a38659a3d06080715691bd3139f9c4b61f688e3 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9a6d0db176f082685e0b6149700c0baf3ce2aa8b Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b1c6a8e554a39b222c0879a288ea98e338fc4d77 Types: Patch -
CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
May. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
May. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: SMP: derive legacy responder STK authentication from MITM state The legacy responder path in smp_random() currently labels the stored STK as authenticated whenever pending_sec_level is BT_SECURITY_HIGH. That reflects what the local service requested, not what the pairing flow actually achieved. For Just Works/Confirm legacy pairing, SMP_FLAG_MITM_AUTH stays clear and the resulting STK should remain unauthenticated even if the local side requested HIGH security. Use the established MITM state when storing the responder STK so the key metadata matches the pairing result. This also keeps the legacy path aligned with the Secure Connections code, which already treats JUST_WORKS/JUST_CFM as unauthenticated. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/061ee71ac6b03c9f8432fe49538c3682bfcf4cf3 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0afc846bd80073ffcd2b8040f2b2fafaea3d9f72 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/20756fec2f0108cb88e815941f1ffff88dc286fe Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/667f44f1392df6482483756458c48670e579e9ff Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/929db734d12db41ca5f95424db4612397f1bd4a7 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9a38659a3d06080715691bd3139f9c4b61f688e3 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9a6d0db176f082685e0b6149700c0baf3ce2aa8b Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b1c6a8e554a39b222c0879a288ea98e338fc4d77