Description

Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') vulnerability in Apache NimBLE. Specially crafted MESH message could result in memory corruption when non-default build configuration is used. This issue affects Apache NimBLE: through 1.7.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.8.0, which fixes the issue.

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 26, 2024, 12:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

July 8, 2025, 2:18 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

3.4

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-47248 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Apache nimble
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-47248.

URL Resource
https://github.com/apache/mynewt-nimble/commit/4f75c0b3b466186beff40e8489870c6cee076aaa Patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/z8m7jqh54xybf9kz8q2l3tz92zsj7tmz Vendor Advisory Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/11/26/2 Mailing List Vendor Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-47248 vulnerability over time.

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  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jul. 08, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:nimble:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.8.0
    Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/11/26/2 Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://github.com/apache/mynewt-nimble/commit/4f75c0b3b466186beff40e8489870c6cee076aaa Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/z8m7jqh54xybf9kz8q2l3tz92zsj7tmz Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Dec. 06, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://github.com/apache/mynewt-nimble/commit/4f75c0b3b466186beff40e8489870c6cee076aaa
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Nov. 26, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 26, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/11/26/2
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Nov. 26, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') vulnerability in Apache NimBLE. Specially crafted MESH message could result in memory corruption when non-default build configuration is used. This issue affects Apache NimBLE: through 1.7.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.8.0, which fixes the issue.
    Added CWE CWE-120
    Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/z8m7jqh54xybf9kz8q2l3tz92zsj7tmz
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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