How severe is CVE-2023-32096?

CVE-2023-32096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-32096 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32096?

CVE-2023-32096 affects Silabs Gecko Software Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32096?

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

When was CVE-2023-32096 published?

CVE-2023-32096 was published on 2023-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32096

CVE-2023-32096 is a low-severity vulnerability in Silabs Gecko Software Development Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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-14.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-14
Affected product: Silabs Gecko Software Development Kit
Published: 2023-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Compiler removal of buffer clearing in sli_crypto_transparent_aead_encrypt_tag in Silicon Labs Gecko Platform SDK v4.2.1 and earlier results in key material duplication to RAM.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32096?: Compiler removal of buffer clearing in sli_crypto_transparent_aead_encrypt_tag in Silicon Labs Gecko Platform SDK v4.2.1 and earlier results in key material duplication to RAM.
How severe is CVE-2023-32096?: CVE-2023-32096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-32096 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32096?: CVE-2023-32096 affects Silabs Gecko Software Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32096?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-32096 published?: CVE-2023-32096 was published on 2023-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:silabs:gecko_software_development_kit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Silabs Gecko Software Development Kit

CVE-2023-45318 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the HTTP Server functionality of Weston Embedded uC-HTTP git…
CVE-2023-2686 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Buffer overflow in Wi-Fi Commissioning MicriumOS example in Silicon Labs Gecko SDK v4.2.3 or earlier allows connected…
CVE-2023-4280 — Critical (CVSS 9.3): An unvalidated input in Silicon Labs TrustZone implementation in v4.3.x and earlier of the Gecko SDK allows an attacker…
CVE-2023-4020 — Critical (CVSS 9.0): An unvalidated input in a library function responsible for communicating between secure and non-secure memory in…
CVE-2023-31247 — Critical (CVSS 9.0): A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the HTTP Server Host header parsing functionality of Weston Embedded…
CVE-2023-28391 — Critical (CVSS 9.0): A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the HTTP Server header parsing functionality of Weston Embedded uC-HTTP…

All CVEs affecting Silabs Gecko Software Development Kit →

Other CWE-14 vulnerabilities

CVE-2025-64646 — Medium (CVSS 6.2): IBM Concert 1.0.0 through 2.2.0 could allow an attacker to access sensitive information in memory due to the buffer not…
CVE-2023-32100 — Medium (CVSS 5.3): Compiler removal of buffer clearing in sli_se_driver_mac_compute in Silicon Labs Gecko Platform SDK v4.2.1 and…
CVE-2023-32099 — Medium (CVSS 5.3): Compiler removal of buffer clearing in sli_se_sign_hash in Silicon Labs Gecko Platform SDK v4.2.1 and earlier…
CVE-2023-32098 — Medium (CVSS 5.3): Compiler removal of buffer clearing in sli_se_sign_message in Silicon Labs Gecko Platform SDK v4.2.1 and…
CVE-2023-2481 — Medium (CVSS 5.3): Compiler removal of buffer clearing in sli_se_opaque_import_key in Silicon Labs Gecko Platform SDK v4.2.1 and…
CVE-2023-1132 — Medium (CVSS 5.3): Compiler removal of buffer clearing in sli_se_driver_key_agreement in Silicon Labs Gecko Platform SDK v4.2.1 and…

Browse all CWE-14 vulnerabilities →