Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow'), Out-of-bounds Write, Download of Code Without Integrity Check vulnerability in Silicon Labs Gecko Bootloader on ARM (Firmware Update File Parser modules) allows Code Injection, Authentication Bypass.This issue affects "Standalone" and "Application" versions of Gecko Bootloader.
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 1 product from silabs organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2023, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2023-08-23T05:15:47.990
2024-11-21T08:34:16.910
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | silabs | gecko_bootloader | < 4.2.4 | Yes |
| Application | silabs | gecko_bootloader | < 4.3.2 | Yes |
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