CVE-2026-44634 Stack buffer overflows in SimpleBLE

High 8.7 Published Updated

Stack buffer overflows in SimpleBLE allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted BLE advertisements.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-44634?

CVE-2026-44634 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in simpleble, published on 9 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SimpleBLE is a cross-platform library and bindings for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Prior to version 0.14.0, there are multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities in SimpleBLE. There is a stack overflow vulnerability in the dongl backend’s Protocol::simpleble_write function (local, caller-controlled input). A stack overflow vulnerability when processing manufacturer-specific data in BLE advertisements (remote, no pairing or connection required). Lastly, a stack overflow vulnerability when processing service data in BLE advertisements (remote, no pairing or connection required). This issue has been patched in version 0.14.0.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-121

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-44634?

How do I fix CVE-2026-44634?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-44634 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2026-44634 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-44634 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8h89-q8m2-c8fp.

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