Vulnerability Description
The NXP Data Co-Processor (DCP) is a built-in hardware module for specific NXP SoCs¹ that implements a dedicated AES cryptographic engine for encryption/decryption operations. The dcp_tool reference implementation included in the repository selected the test key, regardless of its `-t` argument. This issue has been patched in commit 26a7.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/usbarmory/mxs-dcp/commit/e5a99cb3d9429e6145495da7d01525c75af4
- https://github.com/usbarmory/mxs-dcp/security/advisories/GHSA-g85c-rh49-p8cq
- https://github.com/usbarmory/mxs-dcp/commit/e5a99cb3d9429e6145495da7d01525c75af4
- https://github.com/usbarmory/mxs-dcp/security/advisories/GHSA-g85c-rh49-p8cq
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-38532?
CVE-2024-38532 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The NXP Data Co-Processor (DCP) is a built-in hardware module for specific NXP SoCs¹ that implements a dedicated AES cryptographic engine for encryption/decryption operations. The dcp_tool reference i...
How severe is CVE-2024-38532?
CVE-2024-38532 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-38532?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.