CVE-2023-6640: Silicon Labs PC Controller v5.54.0 and Earlier Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Feb 21, 2024
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Updated

Malformed S2 Nonce Get Command Class packets can be sent to crash PC Controller v5.54.0 and earlier.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Silabs Z-wave Pc-based Controller<=5.54
Silicon Labs PC Controller<5.54.0

Event History

Feb 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:56 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6640?

CVE-2023-6640 has been classified with a high severity due to the potential for Denial of Service attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-6640?

To mitigate CVE-2023-6640, update to Silicon Labs PC Controller version 5.54.1 or later.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2023-6640?

CVE-2023-6640 affects Silicon Labs PC Controller versions up to 5.54.0.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2023-6640?

CVE-2023-6640 allows attackers to send malformed S2 Nonce Get Command Class packets which can crash the PC Controller application.

5

When was CVE-2023-6640 disclosed?

CVE-2023-6640 was publicly disclosed in October 2023.

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