CVE-2018-16986

Name: CVE-2018-16986
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-06T15:29:00.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16986 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.98%

85.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ti	Ble-Stack	<= 2.2.1
Ti	Ble-Stack	3.0.0
Ti	Ble-Stack	<= 2.3.3

References

http://e2e.ti.com/support/wireless-connectivity/bluetooth/f/538/t/742827Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105812Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042018Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://armis.com/bleedingbit/Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181101-apThird Party Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/317277Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://e2e.ti.com/support/wireless-connectivity/bluetooth/f/538/t/742827Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105812Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042018Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://armis.com/bleedingbit/Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181101-apThird Party Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/317277Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Nov 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

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?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16986 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16986?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-16986?

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Source: NVD / NIST