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CVE-2024-47249

5.0 · MEDIUM

Improper Validation of Array Index vulnerability in Apache NimBLE.

Published Nov 26, 2024CWE-129EPSS 0.62%

Overview

CVE-2024-47249 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 26, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/apache/mynewt-nimble/commit/f39330866a85fa4de49246e9d21334bc8d14f0a1Reflists.apache.org/thread/7ckxw6481dp68ons627pjcb27c75n0mqRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/11/26/3

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-47249?

CVE-2024-47249 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 26, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-47249?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-47249?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-47249?

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