CVE-2023-3487: Integer overflow in Silicon Labs Gecko Bootloader leads to unbounded memory access

Published Oct 20, 2023
·
Updated

An integer overflow in Silicon Labs Gecko Bootloader version 4.3.1 and earlier allows unbounded memory access when reading from or writing to storage slots.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Silabs Gecko Bootloader<=4.3.1

Event History

Oct 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:12 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-3487?

CVE-2023-3487 is an integer overflow vulnerability in Silicon Labs Gecko Bootloader version 4.3.1 and earlier, which allows unbounded memory access when reading from or writing to storage slots.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3487?

CVE-2023-3487 has a severity rating of 7.7, which is considered high.

3

How does CVE-2023-3487 affect software?

CVE-2023-3487 affects Silicon Labs Gecko Bootloader versions 4.3.1 and earlier, allowing unbounded memory access.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-3487?

To fix CVE-2023-3487, upgrade to a version of Silicon Labs Gecko Bootloader that is later than 4.3.1.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-3487?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-3487 at the following references: [GitHub repository](https://github.com/SiliconLabs/gecko_sdk/releases) and [Silicon Labs community page](https://community.silabs.com/s/contentdocument/0698Y00000ZmXqLQAV).

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203