CVE-2018-16986: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Nov 06 2018(Updated: )
Texas Instruments BLE-STACK v2.2.1 for SimpleLink CC2640 and CC2650 devices allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed packet that triggers a buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ti Ble-stack | <=2.2.1 | |
| Ti Cc2640 | ||
| Ti Cc2650 | ||
| Ti Ble-stack | =3.0.0 | |
| Ti Cc2640r2f | ||
| Ti Ble-stack | <=2.3.3 | |
| Ti Cc1350 |
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Reference Links
- http://e2e.ti.com/support/wireless-connectivity/bluetooth/f/538/t/742827
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105812
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042018
- https://armis.com/bleedingbit/
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181101-ap
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/317277
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16986?
CVE-2018-16986 is a vulnerability in Texas Instruments BLE-STACK v2.2.1 for SimpleLink CC2640 and CC2650 devices that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed packet triggering a buffer overflow.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16986?
CVE-2018-16986 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
How does CVE-2018-16986 affect Texas Instruments BLE-STACK?
CVE-2018-16986 affects Texas Instruments BLE-STACK v2.2.1 and earlier versions.
What is the CWE category of CVE-2018-16986?
CVE-2018-16986 falls into the CWE categories 119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer) and 787 (Out-of-bounds Write).
Is Texas Instruments CC2640 and CC2650 vulnerable to CVE-2018-16986?
No, Texas Instruments CC2640 and CC2650 devices are not vulnerable to CVE-2018-16986.
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