Silicon Labs Gecko OS Debug Interface format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Silicon Labs Gecko OS. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Debug Interface. This manipulation causes format string. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-23937. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Silicon Labs Gecko OS (affected version unknown) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Debug Interface. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The advisory is shared at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-23937 since 01/23/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can only be done within the local network. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2024-21367). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/23/2024 🔍
06/22/2024 +150 days 🔍
06/22/2024 +0 days 🔍
07/02/2025 +375 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-23937 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-23937
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-269473
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2024 08:08
Updated: 07/02/2025 06:16
Changes: 06/22/2024 08:08 (51), 01/31/2025 06:51 (2), 06/19/2025 02:06 (1), 06/30/2025 20:25 (11), 07/02/2025 06:16 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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