CVE-2024-47250

Apache NimBLE: Lack of input validation in HCI advertising report could lead to potential out-of-bound access

Description

Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in Apache NimBLE. Missing proper validation of HCI advertising report could lead to out-of-bound access when parsing HCI event and thus bogus GAP 'device found' events being sent. This issue requires broken or bogus Bluetooth controller and thus severity is considered low. This issue affects Apache NimBLE: through 1.7.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.8.0, which fixes the issue.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
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/zdb50spojlqbn0yxd866mbzqjt2vpt85 vendor advisory
https://github.com/apache/mynewt-nimble/commit/3b7a32ea09a3bffaab831ee0ab193a2375fc4df6 patch
https://github.com/apache/mynewt-nimble/commit/23d61150ddae4bc8356356d7ef09d816fb89da45 patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/11/26/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-47250?
CVE-2024-47250 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-47250?
To fix CVE-2024-47250, 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-2024-47250 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-47250 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-2024-47250?
CVE-2024-47250 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache NimBLE.
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