ZDI-CAN-23184: ZDI-24-868: (Pwn2Own) Silicon Labs Gecko OS Debug Interface Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jun 21, 2024
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Updated

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.

Other sources

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 ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 8.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2024-23938.

ZDI

Affected Software

1 affected component
Silicon Labs Gecko OS

Event History

Jun 21, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description
Feb 12, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·10:46 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-23184?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-23184 is high due to the potential for network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication.

2

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-23184?

To fix ZDI-CAN-23184, ensure that you update to the latest version of Silicon Labs Gecko OS that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-23184?

ZDI-CAN-23184 affects installations of Silicon Labs Gecko OS that have the debug interface enabled.

4

What type of attacks does ZDI-CAN-23184 facilitate?

ZDI-CAN-23184 facilitates remote code execution attacks by allowing network-adjacent attackers to exploit the debug interface.

5

Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-CAN-23184?

No, authentication is not required to exploit ZDI-CAN-23184, making it more dangerous.

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