CVE-2023-6482
CVE-2023-6482 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Synaptics Fingerprint Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2. 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-798.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58714
- Weakness: CWE-798
- Affected product: Synaptics Fingerprint Driver
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
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.
- How severe is CVE-2023-6482?
- CVE-2023-6482 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-6482 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-6482?
- CVE-2023-6482 affects Synaptics Fingerprint Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-6482?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-6482 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-6482 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58714.
- When was CVE-2023-6482 published?
- CVE-2023-6482 was published on 2024-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:synaptics:fingerprint_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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