CVE-2019-15948: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 13, 2019
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Updated

Texas Instruments CC256x and WL18xx dual-mode Bluetooth controller devices, when LE scan mode is used, allow remote attackers to trigger a buffer overflow via a malformed Bluetooth Low Energy advertising packet, to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code. This affects CC256xC-BT-SP 1.2, CC256xB-BT-SP 1.8, and WL18xx-BT-SP 4.4.

Affected Software

6 affected components
ti Cc256xc-bt-sp Firmware<=1.2
ti CC256xC-BT-SP
ti Cc256xb-bt-sp Firmware<=1.8
ti CC256xB-BT-SP
ti Wl18xx-bt-sp Firmware<=4.4
ti WL18xx-BT-SP

Event History

Nov 13, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:06 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-15948?

CVE-2019-15948 is a vulnerability that affects Texas Instruments CC256x and WL18xx dual-mode Bluetooth controller devices.

2

How does CVE-2019-15948 impact the affected devices?

CVE-2019-15948 allows remote attackers to trigger a buffer overflow via a malformed Bluetooth Low Energy advertising packet, potentially causing a denial of service or executing arbitrary code.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-15948?

The severity of CVE-2019-15948 is rated high, with a CVSS score of 8.8.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-15948?

The CC256xC BT SP Firmware version up to 1.2, CC256xB BT SP Firmware version up to 1.8, and WL18xx BT SP Firmware version up to 4.4 are affected by CVE-2019-15948.

5

How can I mitigate CVE-2019-15948?

To mitigate CVE-2019-15948, it is recommended to apply the necessary updates provided by Texas Instruments and follow their security recommendations.

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