HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-6482
MEDIUM

CVE-2023-6482

CWE-321Published: January 27, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.2
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-6482 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 5.2.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

synaptics1 product(s)
fingerprint driver
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://www.synaptics.com/sites/default/files/2024-01/fingerprint-driver-encryption-key-security-brief-2024-01-26.pdf
ADVISORYhttps://www.synaptics.com/sites/default/files/2024-01/fingerprint-driver-encryption-key-security-brief-2024-01-26.pdf

All References (2)

→
https://www.synaptics.com/sites/default/files/2024-01/fingerprint-driver-encryption-key-security-brief-2024-01-26.pdfVendor Advisory
→
https://www.synaptics.com/sites/default/files/2024-01/fingerprint-driver-encryption-key-security-brief-2024-01-26.pdfVendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-6482
CVSS Score5.2 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-321
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 27, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-6482 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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