CVE-2023-6482: fingerprint driver — Fix

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-321 CWE-321

CWE-798 CWE-798

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
synaptics	fingerprint_driver	6.0.00.1103 — 6.0.17.1103

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.synaptics.com/sites/default/files/2024-01/fingerprint-driver-encryption-key-security-brief-2024-01-26.pdf https://www.synaptics.com/sites/default/files/2024-01/fingerprint-driver-encryption-key-security-brief-2024-01-26.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6482? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-6482? +

CVE-2023-6482 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.2 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6482? +

CVE-2023-6482 affects products from synaptics, specifically: fingerprint_driver. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-6482? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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