CVE-2026-28627
MediumCVSS 4.3Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk11th percentile - higher than 11% of all known CVEs
Summary
In btm_sec_encrypt_change of btm_sec.cc, there is a possible downgrade attack due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Risk Assessment
An attacker remotely could downgrade the Bluetooth encryption level, potentially allowing interception or modification of transmitted data.
Recommendation
Install the latest available security update provided by the system vendor.
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Original NVD description (English source)
In btm_sec_encrypt_change of btm_sec.cc, there is a possible downgrade attack due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS

