CVE-2023-51393: Potential DoS due to BusFault and Assert in Ember ZNet legacy packet buffer

Published Feb 23, 2024
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Updated

Due to an allocation of resources without limits, an uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability exists in Silicon Labs Ember ZNet SDK prior to v7.4.0.0 (delivered as part of Silicon Labs Gecko SDK v4.4.0) which may enable attackers to trigger a bus fault and crash of the device, requiring a reboot in order to rejoin the network.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Silabs Emberznet<7.4.0
Silicon Labs Ember ZNet SDK<7.4.0.0
Silicon Labs Gecko SDK<4.4.0

Event History

Feb 23, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:14 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 26, 57089
Event
via NVD·07:02 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51393?

CVE-2023-51393 has a medium severity due to the potential for an uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability that can crash the device.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-51393?

To fix CVE-2023-51393, upgrade to Silicon Labs Ember ZNet SDK version 7.4.0.0 or later, or Silicon Labs Gecko SDK version 4.4.0 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-51393?

CVE-2023-51393 affects Silicon Labs Ember ZNet SDK versions prior to 7.4.0.0 and Gecko SDK versions prior to 4.4.0.

4

What kind of attack can be executed using CVE-2023-51393?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-51393 to trigger a bus fault and crash the device due to resource allocation without limits.

5

Is CVE-2023-51393 related to denial of service attacks?

Yes, CVE-2023-51393 can lead to denial of service conditions by causing the affected devices to crash.

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