CVE-2023-32096 Key duplication in GSDK

Low 3.1 Published Updated

Compiler optimization removes buffer clearing, causing key material duplication in RAM and potential information disclosure in Silicon Labs Gecko Platform SDK.

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-2023-32096?

CVE-2023-32096 is a low-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_crypto_transparent_aead_encrypt_tag

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-2023-32096?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Silabs Gecko Software Development Kit.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32096?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-32096 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-32096 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-32096 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hg6g-xj6v-pfg7.

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