Advisory Published

ZDI-24-872: (Pwn2Own) Silicon Labs Gecko OS DNS Response Processing Infinite Loop Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

First published: Fri Jun 21 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Silicon Labs Gecko OS. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 6.5. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2024-24737.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SiLabs Gecko SDK

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-24-872?

    The severity of ZDI-24-872 is rated at 6.5 on the CVSS scale.

  • What type of attack does ZDI-24-872 enable?

    ZDI-24-872 allows network-adjacent attackers to create a denial-of-service condition.

  • Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-24-872?

    No, authentication is not required to exploit ZDI-24-872.

  • Which software is affected by ZDI-24-872?

    ZDI-24-872 affects installations of Silicon Labs Gecko OS.

  • How can I mitigate the ZDI-24-872 vulnerability?

    Mitigation details for ZDI-24-872 should be consulted in the vendor's advisories or updates.

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