CVE-2023-2481 Key duplication in GSDK

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Compiler optimization flaws in the Silicon Labs Gecko Platform SDK may leave sensitive key material in RAM, allowing attackers to read cryptographic keys.

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

What is CVE-2023-2481?

CVE-2023-2481 is a medium-severity vulnerability in silabs.com Gecko Platform, published on 18 May 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Compiler removal of buffer clearing in

sli_se_opaque_import_key

in Silicon Labs Gecko Platform SDK v4.2.1 and earlier results in key material duplication to RAM.

Weakness: CWE-14

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2481?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Silabs Gecko Software Development Kit.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2481?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2481 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-2481 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-2481 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gq7p-9w26-9q74.

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