CVE-2024-24746: nimble — Fix

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-835 CWE-835

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	nimble	< 1.7.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/apache/mynewt-nimble/commit/d42a0ebe6632bd0c318560e4293a522634f60594 https://github.com/apache/mynewt-nimble/commit/d42a0ebe6632bd0c318560e4293a522634f60594

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/05/2 https://lists.apache.org/thread/bptkzc0o2ymjk8qqzqdmy39kcmh27078 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/05/2 https://lists.apache.org/thread/bptkzc0o2ymjk8qqzqdmy39kcmh27078

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-24746? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-24746? +

CVE-2024-24746 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-24746? +

CVE-2024-24746 affects products from apache, specifically: nimble. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-24746? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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