How severe is CVE-2023-2687?

CVE-2023-2687 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-2687 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2687?

CVE-2023-2687 affects Silabs Gecko Software Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2687?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-2687 published?

CVE-2023-2687 was published on 2023-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2687

CVE-2023-2687 is a low-severity vulnerability in Silabs Gecko Software Development Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-131.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-131
Affected product: Silabs Gecko Software Development Kit
Published: 2023-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow in Platform CLI component in Silicon Labs Gecko SDK v4.2.1 and earlier allows user to overwrite limited structures on the heap.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2687?: Buffer overflow in Platform CLI component in Silicon Labs Gecko SDK v4.2.1 and earlier allows user to overwrite limited structures on the heap.
How severe is CVE-2023-2687?: CVE-2023-2687 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-2687 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2687?: CVE-2023-2687 affects Silabs Gecko Software Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2687?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2687 published?: CVE-2023-2687 was published on 2023-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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