# CVE-2024-24746: Apache NimBLE: Denial of service in NimBLE Bluetooth stack

- Severity: CVSS 7.5 (High), CISA-ADP
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=yes, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fix: a fix or patch is referenced
- Published: 2024-04-06 · Updated: 2025-02-13

## Affected

- Apache Software Foundation Apache NimBLE: through 1.6.0

## Description

Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') vulnerability in Apache NimBLE. Specially crafted GATT operation can cause infinite loop in GATT server leading to denial of service in Bluetooth stack or device. This issue affects Apache NimBLE: through 1.6.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.7.0, which fixes the issue.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Apache Software Foundation Apache NimBLE, apply the referenced fix per the references below.
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## References

- https://lists.apache.org/thread/bptkzc0o2ymjk8qqzqdmy39kcmh27078
- https://github.com/apache/mynewt-nimble/commit/d42a0ebe6632bd0c318560e4293a522634f60594
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/05/2

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