CVE-2024-51569
Apache NimBLE Bluetooth Out-of-bounds Read Vulnerability
Description
Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in Apache NimBLE. Missing proper validation of HCI Number Of Completed Packets could lead to out-of-bound access when parsing HCI event and invalid read from HCI transport memory. 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, 2:15 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
3.9
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-2024-51569.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/apache/mynewt-nimble/commit/4e3ac5b6e7c7df63a594c4ff6839e266b4ccfed9 | Patch |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/q0vs5rddx1lho30xnpsrvpzgxqmywnhs | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/11/26/5 | Mailing List Vendor Advisory |
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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/2024/11/26/5 Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://github.com/apache/mynewt-nimble/commit/4e3ac5b6e7c7df63a594c4ff6839e266b4ccfed9 Types: Patch Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/q0vs5rddx1lho30xnpsrvpzgxqmywnhs Types: 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/4e3ac5b6e7c7df63a594c4ff6839e266b4ccfed9 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Nov. 26, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N -
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/2024/11/26/5 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 26, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in Apache NimBLE. Missing proper validation of HCI Number Of Completed Packets could lead to out-of-bound access when parsing HCI event and invalid read from HCI transport memory. 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-125 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/q0vs5rddx1lho30xnpsrvpzgxqmywnhs
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-51569 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-51569
weaknesses.