CVE-2026-45816 Details
Description
NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability in Apache NimBLE in LE Long Term Key Request event. This requires disabled asserts (otherwise assert would trigger before NULL dereference) and bogus (or misbehaving) controller, thus severity is low. This issue affects Apache NimBLE: through 1.9.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.10.0, which fixes the issue.
A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in Apache NimBLE, specifically in the LE Long Term Key Request event. This vulnerability exists in versions through 1.9.0 and requires both disabled assertions and a misbehaving controller to be exploited, which is why it is considered to have a low severity. The issue has been addressed in version 1.10.0.
Users are advised to upgrade to Apache NimBLE version 1.10.0, which resolves 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 Jul 24, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/24/15 | CVE | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/apache/mynewt-nimble/commit/9448c5f495eb55018121b24a9dab5305c9222ea1 | [email protected] | Patch |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/psppdk5j8jnq1m4jn96tnfofspgqvzvn | [email protected] | Mailing ListVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-476 | NULL Pointer Dereference | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apache nimble | < 1.10.0 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Jul 24, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |