Firmware disclosure via flash erase suppression
Published Jun 25, 2024 · Updated Nov 7, 2024
Incorrect access control in Geehy APM32F103 devices allows physically proximate attackers to read protected flash firmware. The debug-unlock procedure erases flash before removing readout protection, but a timed electromagnetic fault suppresses that erase while protection is cleared. Physical access to the chip and fault-injection equipment are required; successful exploitation exposes firmware and device secrets, while mistimed attempts can erase flash.
Summary
What happened
Incorrect access control in Geehy APM32F103 devices allows physically proximate attackers to read protected flash firmware. The debug-unlock procedure erases flash before removing readout protection, but a timed electromagnetic fault suppresses that erase while protection is cleared. Physical access to the chip and fault-injection equipment are required; successful exploitation exposes firmware and device secrets, while mistimed attempts can erase flash.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2024-21739
- Published
- Jun 25, 2024
- Updated
- Nov 7, 2024
- Vendor
- Unknown vendor
- Product
- Unknown product
- Classifications
- Unavailable
- Attack vector
- physical
- Privileges
- Unavailable
Timeline
How it unfolded
- Jun 25, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Nov 7, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
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Public exploit references
- Flash erase suppression attack against APM32F103C4T6proof of concept · demonstrated
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