CVE-2022-24936

8.3 HIGH 0.9% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Out-of-Bounds error in GBL parser in Silicon Labs Gecko Bootloader version 4.0.1 and earlier allows attacker to overwrite flash Sign key and OTA decryption key via malicious bootloader upgrade.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited from the same network segment without logging in. High risk of data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2022-11-02 18:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 04:32 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 8.3 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2022-11-02 18:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 04:32 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.9% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-119 · Buffer errors
Record status: Modified

Affected

Silabs Gecko Bootloader ≤ 4.0.1

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.3

Attack vector: Adjacent network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record