High severity · published Jul 24, 2026
CVE-2026-45813
Apache NimBLE: Incorrect data validation in BASS add/modify source operation
8.8
CVSS
0.5%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
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.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Adjacent
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.5% · higher than 45% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
AN
Apache NimBLE · Apache Software Foundation
through 1.9.0 · source: vendor
NI
Nimble · Apache
before 1.10.0 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-45813
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-45813
Issue Tracking
https://github.com/apache/mynewt-nimble/pull/2232
Mailing List
https://lists.apache.org/thread/vc1ny73w243z5wr6t0y10gc6t2c9cytw
Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/24/13
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