How severe is CVE-2023-32097?

CVE-2023-32097 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-2023-32097 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-2023-32097?

CVE-2023-32097 affects Silabs Gecko Software Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32097?

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

When was CVE-2023-32097 published?

CVE-2023-32097 was published on 2023-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32097

CVE-2023-32097 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_decrypt_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-2023-32097?: Compiler removal of buffer clearing in sli_crypto_transparent_aead_decrypt_tag in Silicon Labs Gecko Platform SDK v4.2.1 and earlier results in key material duplication to RAM.
How severe is CVE-2023-32097?: CVE-2023-32097 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-2023-32097 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-2023-32097?: CVE-2023-32097 affects Silabs Gecko Software Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32097?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-32097 published?: CVE-2023-32097 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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