CVE-2023-6482: Use of encryption key derived from static information in Synaptics Fingerprint Driver allows an attacker to

Routine

MEDIUM 5.2UPGRADE

CVE-2023-6482 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.2) affecting fingerprint driver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Use of encryption key derived from static information in Synaptics Fingerprint Driver allows an attacker to set up a TLS session with the fingerprint sensor and send restricted commands to the fingerprint sensor. This may allow an attacker, who has physical access to the sensor, to enroll a fingerprint into the template database.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.2 (Medium)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 97%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-321, CWE-798
Published	2024-01-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Synaptics, Inc. · Vendor: synaptics

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-27 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

synaptics fingerprint driver UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.0.00.1103 and < 6.0.17.1103

Fixed in: 6.0.17.1103

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.00.1103

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fingerprint-driver || rpm -q fingerprint-driver || fingerprint-driver --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.0.17.1103 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fingerprint-driver

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fingerprint-driver

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.00.1103 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fingerprint-driver sudo apt install fingerprint-driver=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.00.1103> sudo apt-mark hold fingerprint-driver

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list fingerprint-driver sudo dnf downgrade fingerprint-driver-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.00.1103> sudo dnf versionlock add fingerprint-driver

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-6482?

fingerprint driver: upgrade to 6.0.17.1103. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-6482 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6482 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-6482 affect?

CVE-2023-6482 affects fingerprint driver. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.2). Use of encryption key derived from static information in Synaptics Fingerprint Driver allows an attacker to set up a TLS session with the fingerprint sensor and send restricted commands to the fingerprint sensor. This may allow an attack

How urgent is CVE-2023-6482?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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