#VU88227 Infinite loop in Apache NimBLE - CVE-2024-24746

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88227

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-24746

CWE-ID: CWE-835

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to infinite loop in GATT server. A remote attacker can consume all available system resources and cause denial of service conditions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache NimBLE: 1.0.0 - 1.6.0

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External links
https://lists.apache.org/thread/bptkzc0o2ymjk8qqzqdmy39kcmh27078
https://github.com/apache/mynewt-nimble/commit/d42a0ebe6632bd0c318560e4293a522634f60594

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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