CVE-2020-10369: Medium severity Cypress Wireless Combo chips vulnerability

Published Nov 10, 2024
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Updated

Certain Cypress (and Broadcom) Wireless Combo chips, when a January 2021 firmware update is not present, allow inferences about memory content via a "Spectra" attack.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cypress Wireless Combo chips
Broadcom Wireless Combo chips

Event History

Nov 10, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10369?

CVE-2020-10369 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for information leakage through a Spectra attack.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-10369?

To mitigate CVE-2020-10369, ensure that the January 2021 firmware update is applied to your Cypress or Broadcom Wireless Combo chips.

3

What is a Spectra attack related to CVE-2020-10369?

A Spectra attack, in the context of CVE-2020-10369, is a side-channel attack that allows an attacker to infer information about the memory content of affected devices.

4

What devices are affected by CVE-2020-10369?

CVE-2020-10369 affects certain Cypress and Broadcom Wireless Combo chips that lack specific firmware updates.

5

Is CVE-2020-10369 being actively exploited?

As of the latest information, there have been no widely reported active exploits for CVE-2020-10369.

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