Medium severity · published Jan 31, 2025
CVE-2024-23937
Silicon Labs Gecko OS Debug Interface Format String
4.3
CVSS
0.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 a user-supplied string before using it as a format specifier. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the device.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack vector
Adjacent
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.4% · higher than 32% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
GO
Gecko OS · Silicon Labs
all versions · source: vendor, NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-23937
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-23937
Permissions Required
https://community.silabs.com/a45Vm0000000Atp
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-869/
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