CVE-2024-24746

Apache NimBLE: Denial of service in NimBLE Bluetooth stack

Description

Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') vulnerability in Apache NimBLE.  Specially crafted GATT operation can cause infinite loop in GATT server leading to denial of service in Bluetooth stack or device. This issue affects Apache NimBLE: through 1.6.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.7.0, which fixes the issue.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache NimBLE
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/bptkzc0o2ymjk8qqzqdmy39kcmh27078 vendor advisory
https://github.com/apache/mynewt-nimble/commit/d42a0ebe6632bd0c318560e4293a522634f60594 patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/05/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-24746?
CVE-2024-24746 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-24746?
To fix CVE-2024-24746, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-24746 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-24746 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-24746?
CVE-2024-24746 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache NimBLE.
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