CVE-2026-45816: NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability in Apache NimBLE in LE Long Term Key Request event. This requires disa

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-45816?

nimble: upgrade to 1.10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-45816 being exploited?

CVE-2026-45816 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-45816 affect?

CVE-2026-45816 affects nimble. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-45816?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-45816 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting nimble. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-476
Published	2026-07-24
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-24 13:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache nimble UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.10.0

Fixed in: 1.10.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nimble || rpm -q nimble || nimble --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.10.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nimble

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nimble

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · gnome-shell-extension-tiling-assistant · FIXED · 56-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-ebf66a5321 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-ebf66a5321

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-45816?

nimble: upgrade to 1.10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-45816 being exploited?

CVE-2026-45816 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-45816 affect?

CVE-2026-45816 affects nimble. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2026-45816?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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References

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