CVE-2023-2481: Key duplication in GSDK

Published May 18, 2023
·
Updated

Compiler removal of buffer clearing in

sliseopaqueimportkey

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

Affected Software

1 affected component
Silabs Gecko Software Development Kit<=4.2.1

Event History

May 18, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:44 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-2481.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2481?

The severity of CVE-2023-2481 is high.

3

How does the vulnerability occur?

The vulnerability occurs due to the compiler removing buffer clearing in sli_se_opaque_import_key function in Silicon Labs Gecko Platform SDK v4.2.1 and earlier.

4

What is the impact of the vulnerability?

The impact of the vulnerability is key material duplication to RAM.

5

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, update to a version of Silicon Labs Gecko Platform SDK that is later than v4.2.1.

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