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

Published Feb 23, 2024
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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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Silabs Emberznet>=7.2.0<=7.2.4
Silicon Labs Ember ZNet>=7.2.0<7.4.0

Event History

Feb 23, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:12 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 26, 57089
Event
via NVD·07:03 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51392?

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

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-51392?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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