CVE-2024-47249: nimble — Fix

Description

Improper Validation of Array Index vulnerability in Apache NimBLE. Lack of input validation for HCI events from controller could result in out-of-bound memory corruption and crash. 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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.0

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-129 CWE-129

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	nimble	< 1.8.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/apache/mynewt-nimble/commit/f39330866a85fa4de49246e9d21334bc8d14f0a1 https://lists.apache.org/thread/7ckxw6481dp68ons627pjcb27c75n0mq http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/11/26/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-47249? +

Improper Validation of Array Index vulnerability in Apache NimBLE. Lack of input validation for HCI events from controller could result in out-of-bound memory corruption and crash. 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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-47249? +

CVE-2024-47249 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.0 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-47249? +

CVE-2024-47249 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-2024-47249? +

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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