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Full vulnerability report · 2023
CVE-2023-22745High confidence

Buffer Overlow in TSS2_RC_Decode in tpm2-tss

tpm2-software · tpm2-tss

6.4MediumCVSS 3.1
Recommended action
Within 7 days

Medium technical severity with public exploit material referenced by a structured source; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.

Patch available
Direct vendor intelligence

Authoritative vendor CSAF and VEX advisories

Structured product status and remediation from the issuing vendor. Product-state explanations are always visible; large lists can be searched or downloaded.

1 current
SSA-806742 · CSAF 2.0 · revision 1 · interimSiemens ProductCERTSSA-806742: Multiple Vulnerabilities in SCALANCE XCM-/XRM-300 before V2.4
11 known affected

The vendor explicitly identifies these products as affected by this CVE.

  • SCALANCE XCH328 (6GK5328-4TS01-2EC2)
  • SCALANCE XCM324 (6GK5324-8TS01-2AC2)
  • SCALANCE XCM328 (6GK5328-4TS01-2AC2)
  • SCALANCE XCM332 (6GK5332-0GA01-2AC2)
  • SCALANCE XRH334 (24 V DC, 8xFO, CC) (6GK5334-2TS01-2ER3)
  • SCALANCE XRM334 (230 V AC, 12xFO) (6GK5334-3TS01-3AR3)
  • SCALANCE XRM334 (230 V AC, 8xFO) (6GK5334-2TS01-3AR3)
  • SCALANCE XRM334 (24 V DC, 12xFO) (6GK5334-3TS01-2AR3)
  • SCALANCE XRM334 (24 V DC, 8xFO) (6GK5334-2TS01-2AR3)
  • SCALANCE XRM334 (2x230 V AC, 12xFO) (6GK5334-3TS01-4AR3)
  • SCALANCE XRM334 (2x230 V AC, 8xFO) (6GK5334-2TS01-4AR3)
Summary
tpm2-tss is an open source software implementation of the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2 Software Stack (TSS2). In affected versions `Tss2_RC_SetHandler` and `Tss2_RC_Decode` both index into `layer_handler` with an 8 bit layer number, but the array only has `TPM2_ERROR_TSS2_RC_LAYER_COUNT` entries, so trying to add a handler for higher-numbered layers or decode a response code with such a layer number reads/writes past the end of the buffer. This Buffer overrun, could result in arbitrary code execution. An example attack would be a MiTM bus attack that returns 0xFFFFFFFF for the RC. Given the common use case of TPM modules an attacker must have local access to the target machine with local system privileges which allows access to the TPM system. Usually TPM access requires administrative privilege.
Remediation
Update to V2.4 or later version
Optional official sources

National CERT insights
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Official European source

ENISA European Vulnerability Database

Official EUVD identifiers, advisory evidence and known-exploited context. Missing fields are not treated as evidence of low risk.

1 current
ENISA EUVD identifier

EUVD-2023-26863

No EUVD known-exploited evidence

ENISA has published the identifier mapping but no EUVD description has been stored yet.

EUVD state
Present in the current official mapping
Known exploitation
Not present in the current ENISA EUVD known-exploited dataset. This is not proof of no exploitation.
ENISA score
Not supplied in the stored EUVD record
Advisory evidence
No linked advisory details stored yet
Recommended actionWithin 7 days

Medium technical severity with public exploit material referenced by a structured source; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.

Patch available
01

What, why and how

tpm2-tss is an open source software implementation of the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2 Software Stack (TSS2). In versions prior to 4.1.0-rc0, 4.0.1, and 3.2.2-rc1, `Tss2_RC_SetHandler` and `Tss2_RC_Decode` both index into `layer_handler` with an 8 bit layer number, but the array only has `TPM2_ERROR_TSS2_RC_LAYER_COUNT` entries, so trying to add a handler for higher-numbered layers or decode a response code with such a layer number reads/writes past the end of the buffer. This Buffer overrun, could result in arbitrary code execution. An example attack would be a MiTM bus attack that returns 0xFFFFFFFF for the RC. Given the common use case of TPM modules an attacker must have local access to the target machine with local system privileges which allows access to the TPM system. Usually TPM access requires administrative privilege. Versions 4.1.0-rc0, 4.0.1, and 3.2.2-rc1 fix the issue.

What

tpm2-tss is an open source software implementation of the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2 Software Stack (TSS2). In versions prior to 4.1.0-rc0, 4.0.1, and 3.2.2-rc1, `Tss2_RC_SetHandler` and `Tss2_RC_Decode` both index into `layer_handler` with an 8 bit layer number, but the array only has `TPM2_ERROR_TSS2_RC_LAYER_COUNT` entries, so trying to add a handler for higher-numbered layers or decode a response code with such a layer number reads/writes past the end of the buffer. This Buffer overrun, could result in arbitrary code execution. An example attack would be a MiTM bus attack that returns 0xFFFFFFFF for the RC. Given the common use case of TPM modules an attacker must have local access to the target machine with local system privileges which allows access to the TPM system. Usually TPM access requires administrative privilege. Versions 4.1.0-rc0, 4.0.1, and 3.2.2-rc1 fix the issue.

Why

The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer.

How

An attacker operating through local access may attempt exploitation with elevated privileges. If successful, the issue may execute code or commands in the affected security context.

What

tpm2-tss is an open source software implementation of the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2 Software Stack (TSS2). In versions prior to 4.1.0-rc0, 4.0.1, and 3.2.2-rc1, `Tss2_RC_SetHandler` and `Tss2_RC_Decode` both index into `layer_handler` with an 8 bit layer number, but the array only has `TPM2_ERROR_TSS2_RC_LAYER_COUNT` entries, so trying to add a handler for higher-numbered layers or decode a response code with such a layer number reads/writes past the end of the buffer. This Buffer overrun, could result in arbitrary code execution. An example attack would be a MiTM bus attack that returns 0xFFFFFFFF for the RC. Given the common use case of TPM modules an attacker must have local access to the target machine with local system privileges which allows access to the TPM system. Usually TPM access requires administrative privilege. Versions 4.1.0-rc0, 4.0.1, and 3.2.2-rc1 fix the issue.

Why

The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer.

How

An attacker operating through local access may attempt exploitation with elevated privileges. If successful, the issue may execute code or commands in the affected security context.

02

Exploit reality and attack path

CVSS severity, EPSS forecast probability, public exploit material and CISA-confirmed exploitation are separate signals.

Observed exploitation
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
No confirmed evidence

No CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.

Public PoC / exploit material
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
Reference recorded

A structured CVE source labels at least one public reference as exploit material. BlackTree has not independently validated that it is safe, reliable or weaponised.

Likely attack path
local access → Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') → execute code or commands in the affected security context
Attack surface
Local
Privileges required
High: elevated access is required
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
High: exploitation depends on specific conditions
Security boundary
Unchanged: impact remains within the vulnerable component's security authority
Weakness
?CWE means Common Weakness Enumeration: a standard category for the underlying weakness.
CWE-120 ↗

CWE-120: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow'). The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer.

CVSS vector
?CVSS means Common Vulnerability Scoring System. The vector records the metric values used to calculate technical severity.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Common Vulnerability Scoring System 3.1: the compact vector below is decoded into plain language.

AVLocalAttack vector: The attacker needs local access to the vulnerable system.ACHighAttack complexity: Successful exploitation depends on specific conditions outside the attacker's direct control.PRHighPrivileges required: The attacker needs elevated or administrative privileges.UINoneUser interaction: No action by another user is required.SUnchangedScope: The security impact remains within the vulnerable component's authority.CHighConfidentiality impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.IHighIntegrity impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.AHighAvailability impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.
Post-exploitation / living off the land
After compromise, an attacker may use built-in shells, scripting engines, scheduled tasks and native network utilities for discovery, persistence or movement. This is a plausible LoTL path, not evidence that it has occurred for every attack.
Remote code executionCWE-120Public exploit reference
A

Official authority intelligence

Only matched European and national findings are included. Language selectors and unavailable sources are omitted.

BSI · German · WID-SEC-2026-0778Dell Secure Connect Gateway Policy Manager: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Dell Secure Connect Gateway Policy Manager ausnutzen, um einen nicht näher spezifizierten Angriff durchzuführen.

Official advisory ↗
BSI · German · WID-SEC-2024-2100IBM Power Hardware Management Console: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in IBM Power Hardware Management Console ausnutzen, um beliebigen Programmcode auszuführen, einen Denial-of-Service-Zustand zu erzeugen und vertrauliche Informationen preiszugeben.

Official advisory ↗
BSI · German · WID-SEC-2024-1307Red Hat OpenShift Service Mesh Containers: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Red Hat OpenShift Service Mesh Containers ausnutzen, um Dateien zu manipulieren, einen 'Denial of Service'-Zustand erzuegen, beliebigen Code auszuführen, vertrauliche Informationen offenzulegen oder weitere nicht spezifizierte Angriffe durchzuführen.

Official advisory ↗
BSI · German · WID-SEC-2023-2853Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Red Hat Enterprise Linux ausnutzen, um einen Denial-of-Service-Zustand herbeizuführen, Sicherheitsmaßnahmen zu umgehen, seine Privilegien zu erweitern, vertrauliche Informationen offenzulegen oder beliebigen Code auszuführen.

Official advisory ↗
BSI · German · WID-SEC-2024-3377Dell PowerProtect Data Domain: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Ein lokaler Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain ausnutzen, um seine Privilegien zu erhöhen, Informationen offenzulegen und um nicht näher beschriebene Auswirkungen zu erzielen.

Official advisory ↗
Cyber Security Agency of Singapore · English · CSA-SB-20230125Security Bulletin 25 Jan 2023

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore included this CVE in its official Security Bulletin 25 Jan 2023, published on 25 January 2023. Open the linked bulletin for the product, severity and reference information published in that issue.

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2024-AVI-0119Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits Siemens

/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-1990 Référence CVE CVE-2023-2002 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-2002 Référence CVE CVE-2023-20593 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-20593 Référence CVE CVE-2023-2124 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-2124 Référence CVE CVE-2023-21255 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-21255 Référence CVE CVE-2023-2194 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-2194 Référence CVE CVE-2023-22490 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-22490 Référence CVE CVE-2023-2269 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-2269 Référence CVE CVE-2023-22742 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-22742 Référence CVE CVE-2023-22745 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-22745 Référence CVE CVE-2023-23454 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-23454 Référence CVE CVE-2023-23931 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-23931 Référence CVE CVE-2023-23934 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-23934 Référence CVE CVE-2023-23946 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-23946 Référence CVE CVE-2023-24538 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-24538 Référence CVE CVE-2023-2454 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-2454 Référence CVE CVE-2023-2455 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-2455 Référence CVE CVE-2023-25153 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-

Official advisory ↗
JVN iPedia · Japanese · JVNDB-2023-002258tpm2-tss における古典的バッファオーバーフローの脆弱性

tpm2-tss には、古典的バッファオーバーフローの脆弱性が存在します。

Official advisory ↗
03

Patch and workaround

Operational remediation based on structured source evidence.

Status
?Patch availability is based on structured fixed-version fields and authoritative update references. If no fix is verified, check the vendor advisory before making a change.
Patch available
Affected
Fixed
An authoritative update reference is available, but the fixed version is not recorded in the structured CVE fields. Check the linked vendor advisory for the applicable release.
Action
Update to V2.4 or later version
Workaround
No verified workaround is recorded. Limit untrusted access and use least privilege until authoritative guidance is available.
04

Evidence and provenance

Published 19 Jan 2023 · Last source change 21 Nov 2025, 19:10 UTC · CWE-120 · Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')

CVE recordCVE.org · 5.2
CVSS sourceCNA
EPSS source
?The date BlackTree first stored a score for this CVE from the daily FIRST EPSS feed.
FIRST · tracked since 2026-08-14
European sourceENISA EUVD · EUVD-2023-26863
Product sourceVendor CSAF · Siemens ProductCERT
Remediation sourceVendor CSAF · Siemens ProductCERT
CWE sourceCNA
NVD statusNVD modified after enrichment

Core structured fields are present and their contributing authorities are shown above.

Material change intelligence

What changed after publication

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No material field changes have been recorded since change tracking began. Routine source refreshes and cosmetic edits are intentionally excluded.

Material fields only · duplicate refreshes suppressed · history retained for the configured operational retention period
CVE published
Fixed release or patch reference recorded
ENISA EUVD · EUVD-2023-26863↗Vendor CSAF · Siemens ProductCERT↗CISA Vulnrichment SSVC evidence↗Patch or update reference↗Public exploit reference↗Official CVE record (CNA and ADP data)↗NVD record↗
Technical terms and abbreviations used in this report
CVE
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures: the public identifier for one disclosed vulnerability.
CVSS
Common Vulnerability Scoring System: a technical severity framework; it is not patching priority by itself.
EPSS
Exploit Prediction Scoring System: FIRST's estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days; it is a forecast, not confirmation.
CWE
Common Weakness Enumeration: the standard category describing the underlying software or hardware weakness.
CNA
CVE Numbering Authority: an organisation authorised to assign and publish CVE records.
CISA ADP
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Authorized Data Publisher: structured enrichment added to a CVE record.
NVD
National Vulnerability Database: NIST's enrichment service for CVE records.
CERT / CSIRT
A computer security incident response team that publishes warnings or coordinates incident response.
PoC
Proof of concept: public material that demonstrates or helps reproduce exploitation.
CSAF
Common Security Advisory Framework: a machine-readable format for security advisories.
LoTL
Living off the land: abuse of legitimate tools or system functions during an attack.
Free version - for non-commercial use only.CVE-2023-22745 · cve.blacktree.nl