CWE
1240
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-51392: Silicon Labs EFR32xxx parts with classic key storage do not use hardware accelerated AES-CCM

First published: Fri Feb 23 2024(Updated: )

Ember ZNet between v7.2.0 and v7.4.0 used software AES-CCM instead of integrated hardware cryptographic accelerators, potentially increasing risk of electromagnetic and differential power analysis sidechannel attacks.

Credit: product-security@silabs.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Silicon Labs Ember ZNet SDK>=7.2.0<=7.2.4
Silicon Labs Ember ZNet SDK>=7.2.0<7.4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-51392?

    CVE-2023-51392 has a moderate severity due to its potential for side-channel attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-51392?

    To fix CVE-2023-51392, update your Ember ZNet SDK to a version above 7.4.0.

  • Which versions of Silicon Labs Ember ZNet are affected by CVE-2023-51392?

    CVE-2023-51392 affects Ember ZNet SDK versions between 7.2.0 and 7.4.0.

  • What type of attacks does CVE-2023-51392 expose systems to?

    CVE-2023-51392 potentially exposes systems to electromagnetic and differential power analysis side-channel attacks.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-51392?

    There are no confirmed workarounds for CVE-2023-51392, so upgrading is the recommended solution.

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