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TI-2026-33548 Aliases CVE-2026-45813GHSA-2vqf-9746-8h23

Apache NimBLE: Incorrect data validation in BASS add/modify source operation

Priority MEDIUM 41CWE-191Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Adjacent network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Code execution
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
No fix listed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CISA ADP. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-191 and the CVSS impact.

Summary

Out-of-bounds Write, Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound) vulnerability in Apache NimBLE BASS service. Improper validation when parsing BASS service  "Add Source" and "Modify Source" operation PDU could results in stack buffer overflow or arbitrary out-of-bound read. This can be triggered by nearby devices over Bluetooth connection, however pairing is required prior to accessing BASS service, which depending on device configuration may or may not require user action. This issue affects Apache NimBLE: through 1.9.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.10.0, which fixes the issue.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00527 44th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Technical impact
Total

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
ApacheApache NimBLEup to 1.9.0—No fix listedCNA
  • Apache NimBLE VendorApache Affected up to 1.9.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 1

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:apache:nimble:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 1.10.0VulnerableApache
  • cpe:2.3:a:apache:nimble:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 1.10.0 Vulnerable ·Apache

Remediation

No fixed version listed by the sources yet.

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-45813
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-2vqf-9746-8h23

References

Patch 1

Advisory 2

  • TI-2024-16263 Apache NimBLE: Denial of service in NimBLE Bluetooth stack CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
  • TI-2026-33550 Apache NimBLE: NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in SMP LTK request CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
  • TI-2026-33549 Apache NimBLE: Remote reachable assertion in ATT Read Multiple Variable Response handler CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
  • TI-2024-34484 Apache NimBLE: Lack of input sanitization leading to out-of-bound reads in Number of Completed Packets HCI event handler CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
  • TI-2025-33422 Apache Mynewt NimBLE: NULL Pointer Dereference in NimBLE host HCI layer CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
  • TI-2025-32572 Apache Mynewt NimBLE: Invalid error handling in pause encryption procedure in NimBLE controller CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
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Sources

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