CVE-2023-4280CWE-125CWE-787

Unvalidated input in Silicon Labs TrustZone implementation leads to accessing Trusted memory region

Critical · published January 2, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
33.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An unvalidated input in Silicon Labs' TrustZone could let attackers waltz right into the trusted region of memory! Picture a restaurant with a private kitchen in the back that only trusted chefs can access. If a diner can just stroll in without anyone checking their credentials, they could grab all the secret recipes without a second thought! This vulnerability could be absolutely devastating, allowing attackers to access sensitive data and control the trusted environment. The breach could lead to compromised systems, exposing confidential information, and devastating integrity of processes. It’s like giving strangers the keys to your castle and letting them rearrange the furniture—chaos guaranteed!

Put simply

Picture a restaurant with a private kitchen in the back that only trusted chefs can access. If a diner can just stroll in without anyone checking their credentials, they could grab all the secret recipes without a second thought! In the Gecko SDK versions 4.3.x and earlier, an attacker can exploit an unvalidated input to access the trusted memory regions intended for secure operations, bypassing all intended protections.

What to do

This vulnerability could be absolutely devastating, allowing attackers to access sensitive data and control the trusted environment. The breach could lead to compromised systems, exposing confidential information, and devastating integrity of processes. It’s like giving strangers the keys to your castle and letting them rearrange the furniture—chaos guaranteed! Update to the latest version of the Gecko SDK where this vulnerability is patched. Ensure input validation is implemented across the board to prevent similar issues. Review your systems for any other potential unvalidated inputs that could expose sensitive memory regions. You've got this! With these steps, you’ll fortify your defenses and take back control! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00403 · 33.4th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds Read; CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write
Published
2024-01-02T16:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 JAN 16:52Z
    Unvalidated input in Silicon Labs TrustZone implementation leads to accessing Trusted memory region
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