5.0
MEDIUM
CVE-2024-47249
Apache NimBLE Array Index Validation Bypass Critical Vulnerability
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.

INFO

Published Date :

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

Last Modified :

July 8, 2025, 2:17 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

3.4

Exploitability Score :

1.6
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-47249 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-2024-47249.

URL Resource
https://github.com/apache/mynewt-nimble/commit/f39330866a85fa4de49246e9d21334bc8d14f0a1 Patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/7ckxw6481dp68ons627pjcb27c75n0mq Vendor Advisory Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/11/26/3 Mailing List Vendor Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-47249 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • 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/2024/11/26/3 Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://github.com/apache/mynewt-nimble/commit/f39330866a85fa4de49246e9d21334bc8d14f0a1 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/7ckxw6481dp68ons627pjcb27c75n0mq 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/f39330866a85fa4de49246e9d21334bc8d14f0a1
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Nov. 26, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:H/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/2024/11/26/3
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Nov. 26, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added 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.
    Added CWE CWE-129
    Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/7ckxw6481dp68ons627pjcb27c75n0mq
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