Ember ZNet: Operation on a Resource after Expiration or Release
CVE-2023-41094 is a critical-severity operation on a resource after expiration or release vulnerability in Ember ZNet from Silicon Labs, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected Ember ZNet versions: 7.1.3 through 7.1.5; 7.2.0 through 7.2.3. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 53% of scored CVEs.
Critical severity: a successful attack would have severe impact.
What to do
- Check which version of Ember ZNet you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Labs | Ember ZNet | 7.1.3 through 7.1.5; 7.2.0 through 7.2.3 | Not stated |
| Silabs | Emberznet | 7.1.3 through 7.1.5; 7.2.0 through 7.2.3 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 10.0 | Critical | CNA (silabs.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 9.8 | Critical | NVD |
Official description
TouchLink packets processed after timeout or out of range due to Operation on a Resource after Expiration and Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime may allow a device to be added outside of valid TouchLink range or pairing duration This issue affects Ember ZNet 7.1.x from 7.1.3 through 7.1.5; 7.2.x from 7.2.0 through 7.2.3; Version 7.3 and later are unaffected
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Operation on a Resource after Expiration or Release
The product uses, accesses, or otherwise operates on a resource after that resource has been expired, released, or revoked.
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Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other references
- community.silabs.com/0688Y00000aIPzLPermissions Required
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