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CVE-2023-6482

5.2 · MEDIUM

Use of encryption key derived from static information in Synaptics Fingerprint Driver allows an attacker to set up a TLS session with the fingerprint sensor and send restricted commands to the fi…

Published Jan 27, 2024CWE-321EPSS 0.13%

Overview

CVE-2023-6482 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 27, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.2 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Use of encryption key derived from static information in Synaptics Fingerprint Driver allows

an attacker to set up a TLS session with the fingerprint sensor and send restricted commands to the fingerprint sensor. This may

allow an attacker, who has physical access to the sensor, to enroll a fingerprint into the

template database.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6482?

CVE-2023-6482 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 27, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-6482?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-6482?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-6482?

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