Downgrade Vulnerability in Z-Wave Secure Protocols by Silicon Labs

CVE-2018-25029

What is CVE-2018-25029?

The Z-Wave specification permits a downgrade from the more secure S2 security to the less secure S0 or other weak protocols. This design flaw can be exploited by an attacker within radio range during the pairing process, potentially allowing the attacker to downgrade the device's security. Once this occurs, the attacker may leverage another vulnerability to intercept communications and impersonate legitimate devices, thereby jeopardizing the integrity and security of the smart home ecosystem.

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