On STMicroelectronics STM32L0, STM32L1, STM32L4, STM32F4, STM32F7, and STM32H7 devices, Proprietary Code Read Out Protection (PCROP) (a software IP protection method) can be defeated by observing CPU registers and the effect of code/instruction execution.
This vulnerability carries a CRITICAL severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 12 products from st, from st, from st and 9 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2019, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2019-09-12T18:15:11.927
2024-11-21T04:26:15.847
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
10.0
6.4
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | st | stm32l0_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | st | stm32l0 | - | No |
| Operating System | st | stm32l1_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | st | stm32l1 | - | No |
| Operating System | st | stm32f4_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | st | stm32f4 | - | No |
| Operating System | st | stm32l4_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | st | stm32l4 | - | No |
| Operating System | st | stm32f7_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | st | stm32f7 | - | No |
| Operating System | st | stm32h7_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | st | stm32h7 | - | No |
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