CVE-2023-33222

Name: CVE-2023-33222
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-15T12:15:44.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-33222 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. When handling contactless cards, usage of a specific function to get additional information from the card which doesn't check the boundary on the data received while reading. This allows a stack-based buffer overflow that could lead to a potential Remote Code Execution on the targeted device . EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

When handling contactless cards, usage of a specific function to get additional information from the card which doesn't check the boundary on the data received while reading. This allows a stack-based buffer overflow that could lead to a potential Remote Code Execution on the targeted device

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.29%

66.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

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-2023-33222?

How severe is CVE-2023-33222?

CVE-2023-33222 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33222?

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-2023-33222?

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Source: NVD / NIST