CVE-2022-25332: SK_LOAD timing side channel during AES module decryption in Texas Instruments OMAP L138

Published Oct 19, 2023
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Updated

The AES implementation in the Texas Instruments OMAP L138 (secure variants), present in mask ROM, suffers from a timing side channel which can be exploited by an adversary with non-secure supervisor privileges by managing cache contents and collecting timing information for different ciphertext inputs. Using this side channel, the SK_LOAD secure kernel routine can be used to recover the Customer Encryption Key (CEK).

Affected Software

2 affected components
All of the following
ti Omap L138 Firmware
ti OMAP L138

Event History

Oct 19, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:36 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-25332.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25332?

The severity of CVE-2022-25332 is medium with a severity value of 4.4.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2022-25332?

The affected software is Ti Omap-l138 Firmware.

4

How can an adversary exploit CVE-2022-25332?

An adversary with non-secure supervisor privileges can exploit CVE-2022-25332 by managing cache contents and collecting timing information for different ciphertext inputs.

5

Is Ti Omap-l138 vulnerable to CVE-2022-25332?

No, Ti Omap-l138 is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-25332.

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