CVE-2024-47250: Apache NimBLE: Lack of input validation in HCI advertising report could lead to potential out-of-bound access
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-47250?
CVE-2024-47250 has a critical severity level due to its potential to exploit out-of-bounds access leading to abnormal behavior in Bluetooth communications.
How do I fix CVE-2024-47250?
To fix CVE-2024-47250, update Apache NimBLE to version 1.8.0 or later, which includes the necessary security patches.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-47250?
CVE-2024-47250 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that occurs due to insufficient validation of HCI advertising reports.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-47250?
CVE-2024-47250 affects users of Apache NimBLE versions up to and including 1.7.0.
What potential impact does CVE-2024-47250 have?
The impact of CVE-2024-47250 includes the possibility of sending incorrect GAP 'device found' events, which could mislead Bluetooth operations.