#VU100971 Out-of-bounds read in Apache NimBLE - CVE-2024-51569
Published: November 27, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU100971
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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 access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apache NimBLE
Apache NimBLE
Software vendor:
Apache Foundation
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.