Description
The Semtech LR11xx LoRa transceivers implement secure boot functionality using digital signatures to authenticate firmware. However, the implementation uses a non-standard cryptographic hashing algorithm that is vulnerable to second preimage attacks. An attacker with physical access to the device can exploit this weakness to generate a malicious firmware image with a hash collision, bypassing the secure boot verification mechanism and installing arbitrary unauthorized firmware on the device.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semtech | LR1110 | < BL2 FW 0x1001 | BL2 FW 0x1001 |
| Semtech | LR1120 | < BL2 FW 0x2001 | BL2 FW 0x2001 |
| Semtech | LR1121 | < BL2 FW 0x2101 | BL2 FW 0x2101 |