CVE-2025-53470 Details
Description
Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in Apache NimBLE HCI H4 driver. Specially crafted HCI event could lead to invalid memory read in H4 driver. This issue affects Apache NimBLE: through 1.8. This issue requires a broken or bogus Bluetooth controller and thus severity is considered low. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.9, which fixes the issue.
A vulnerability allowing out-of-bounds read has been identified in the Apache NimBLE HCI H4 driver, affecting versions through 1.8. This vulnerability arises when a specially crafted HCI event leads to an invalid memory read. The issue requires a faulty Bluetooth controller for exploitation, which is why it is considered to have low severity.
Users are advised to upgrade to Apache NimBLE version 1.9, which addresses this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Jan 12, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/01/08/2 | CVE | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/apache/mynewt-nimble/commit/b973df0c6cf7b30efbf8eb2cafdc1ee843464b76 | [email protected] | Patch |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/32sm0944dyod4sdql77stgyw9xb2msc0 | [email protected] | Mailing ListVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-125 | Out-of-bounds Read | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apache nimble | < 1.9.0 |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jan 12, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jan 10, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
| Jan 10, 2026 | CVE Modified | CVE |