Vulnerability Description
Amazon Alexa software version 8960323972 on Echo Dot 2nd generation and 3rd generation devices potentially allows attackers to deliver security-relevant commands via an audio signal between 16 and 22 kHz (often outside the range of human adult hearing). Commands at these frequencies are essentially never spoken by authorized actors, but a substantial fraction of the commands are successful.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Alexa | 8960323972 |
| Amazon | Echo Dot | - |
References
- https://arxiv.org/abs/2305.10358Third Party Advisory
- https://cios2023.org/papersThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/reveondivad/nuanceExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://sites.google.com/view/nuitattack/homeThird Party Advisory
- https://www.usenix.org/system/files/sec23fall-prepub-261-xia-qi.pdfExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://youtu.be/3gEc5ZFWIWoExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://arxiv.org/abs/2305.10358Third Party Advisory
- https://cios2023.org/papersThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/reveondivad/nuanceExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://sites.google.com/view/nuitattack/homeThird Party Advisory
- https://www.usenix.org/system/files/sec23fall-prepub-261-xia-qi.pdfExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://youtu.be/3gEc5ZFWIWoExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-33248?
CVE-2023-33248 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). Amazon Alexa software version 8960323972 on Echo Dot 2nd generation and 3rd generation devices potentially allows attackers to deliver security-relevant commands via an audio signal between 16 and 22 ...
How severe is CVE-2023-33248?
CVE-2023-33248 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-33248?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Amazon Alexa, Amazon Echo Dot.