CVE-2018-16986
CVE-2018-16986 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ti Ble-stack with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 5.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Ti Ble-stack
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Texas Instruments BLE-STACK v2.2.1 for SimpleLink CC2640 and CC2650 devices allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed packet that triggers a buffer overflow.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-16986?
- Texas Instruments BLE-STACK v2.2.1 for SimpleLink CC2640 and CC2650 devices allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed packet that triggers a buffer overflow.
- How severe is CVE-2018-16986?
- CVE-2018-16986 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-16986 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-16986?
- CVE-2018-16986 primarily affects Ti Ble-stack. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-16986?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-16986 published?
- CVE-2018-16986 was published on 2018-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://e2e.ti.com/support/wireless-connectivity/bluetooth/f/538/t/742827
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105812
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042018
- https://armis.com/bleedingbit/
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181101-ap
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/317277
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:ti:ble-stack:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ti:ble-stack:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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