#VU100971 Out-of-bounds read in Apache NimBLE - CVE-2024-51569

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100971

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-51569

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache NimBLE
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition when handling HCI Number Of Completed Packets while parsing HCI event. A local user with access to a broken or bogus Bluetooth controller can trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache NimBLE: 1.0.0 - 1.7.0

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External links
https://lists.apache.org/thread/xnft7xf5olpdm5lyfxfddlxx49bo0pfc

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.