CVE-2026-5706: CWE-130: Improper Handling of Length Parameter Inconsistency, CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write in Silicon Labs BT Mesh SDK
Description
CVE-2026-5706 is a high-severity vulnerability in Silicon Labs Bluetooth Mesh SDK 6.1.4 and earlier. It involves improper handling of length parameters in extended advertisements, which can lead to out-of-bounds writes, stack corruption, and potentially remote code execution. The attack requires the malicious message to originate from a device already joined to the mesh network, and only provisioners supporting extended advertisements may be affected. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.9high
Affected software
Silicon Labs
BT Mesh SDK
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Silicon Labs BT Mesh SDK versions 6.1.4 and earlier arises from improper handling of length parameter inconsistencies in extended Bluetooth Mesh advertisements. Malformed extended advertisements can trigger out-of-bounds writes, causing stack corruption and enabling remote code execution. Exploitation requires the attacker device to be part of the mesh network, and only provisioners supporting extended advertisements are impacted. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.9, reflecting high impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The vendor has not yet provided a patch or official remediation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to stack corruption and remote code execution on affected devices running Silicon Labs BT Mesh SDK 6.1.4 and earlier. This could allow an attacker within the mesh network to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially compromising device integrity and control. The vulnerability requires the attacker to be a device already joined to the mesh network and targets provisioners supporting extended advertisements.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, limit network access to trusted devices only and monitor for unusual activity from devices within the mesh network. Avoid using provisioners that support extended advertisements if possible, or apply vendor-recommended mitigations once published.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Silabs
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-06T15:58:09.629Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a916b39acd9273b49cabdc7
Added to database: 08/28/2026, 11:04:25 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 09:22:18 UTC
Last updated: 10/13/2026, 18:48:22 UTC
Views: 72
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