CVE-2023-50430 — MEDIUM (6.4)

Vulnerability Description

The Goodix Fingerprint Device, as shipped in Dell Inspiron 15 computers, does not follow the Secure Device Connection Protocol (SDCP) when enrolling via Linux, and accepts an unauthenticated configuration packet to select the Windows template database, which allows bypass of Windows Hello authentication by enrolling an attacker's fingerprint.

CVSS Score

6.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Goodix	Fingerprint Sensor Firmware	-
Goodix	Fingerprint Sensor	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://blackwinghq.com/blog/posts/a-touch-of-pwn-part-i/ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://blackwinghq.com/blog/posts/a-touch-of-pwn-part-i/ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-50430?

CVE-2023-50430 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Goodix Fingerprint Device, as shipped in Dell Inspiron 15 computers, does not follow the Secure Device Connection Protocol (SDCP) when enrolling via Linux, and accepts an unauthenticated configura...

How severe is CVE-2023-50430?

CVE-2023-50430 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-50430?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Goodix Fingerprint Sensor Firmware, Goodix Fingerprint Sensor.