CVE-2023-33217

Name: CVE-2023-33217
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-15T11:15:08.96+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-33217 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. By abusing a design flaw in the firmware upgrade mechanism of the impacted terminal it's possible to cause a permanent denial of service for the terminal. the only way to recover the terminal is by sending back the terminal to the manufacturer. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

By abusing a design flaw in the firmware upgrade mechanism of the impacted terminal it's possible to cause a permanent denial of service for the terminal. the only way to recover the terminal is by sending back the terminal to the manufacturer

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Idemia	Sigma Lite Firmware	< 4.15.5
Idemia	Sigma Lite\+ Firmware	< 4.15.5
Idemia	Sigma Extreme Firmware	< 4.15.5
Idemia	Sigma Wide Firmware	< 4.15.5
Idemia	Morphowave Compact Firmware	< 2.12.2
Idemia	Morphowave Xp Firmware	< 2.12.2
Idemia	Visionpass Firmware	< 2.12.2
Idemia	Morphowave Sp Firmware	< 1.2.7

References

https://www.idemia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Security-Advisory-SA-2023-05-2.pdfVendor Advisory
https://www.idemia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Security-Advisory-SA-2023-05-2.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-33217?

How severe is CVE-2023-33217?

CVE-2023-33217 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33217?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-33217?

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Source: NVD / NIST