CVE-2023-6482
mediumpriority · track · 21OT risk · elevatedEPSS 0.001 · 3 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
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.
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode
ssvc
A stakeholder decision — act, attend, or track — from exploitation and impact.
weaknesses
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affected products (2)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- synaptics fingerprint driver6.0.00.1103 → 6.0.17.1103nvdUScpe:2.3:a:synaptics:fingerprint_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
also known as (3)
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sources
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references (4)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2023-6482/cnnvd
- https://www.synaptics.com/sites/default/files/2024-01/fingerprint-driver-encryption-key-security-brief-2024-01-26.pdfcnnvd
- https://www.synaptics.com/sites/default/files/2024-01/fingerprint-driver-encryption-key-security-brief-2024-01-26.pdfenisa_euvd
- https://www.synaptics.com/sites/default/files/2024-01/fingerprint-driver-encryption-key-security-brief-2024-01-26.pdfVendor Advisorynvd
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