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Advisory Published

CVE-2024-23938: (Pwn2Own) Silicon Labs Gecko OS Debug Interface Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Sat Sep 28 2024(Updated: )

Silicon Labs Gecko OS Debug Interface Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Silicon Labs Gecko OS. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the debug interface. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the device. Was ZDI-CAN-23184

Credit: cve@asrg.io

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SiLabs Gecko SDK
SiLabs Gecko SDK=1.0.46

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-23938?

    CVE-2024-23938 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-23938?

    To fix CVE-2024-23938, update the Silicon Labs Gecko OS to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-23938?

    CVE-2024-23938 affects installations of Silicon Labs Gecko OS version 1.0.46.

  • What can attackers do with CVE-2024-23938?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2024-23938 to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems without needing authentication.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-23938?

    There is currently no specific workaround for CVE-2024-23938, and updating the software is the recommended action.

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