CVE-2024-38532 affects the NXP Data Co-Processor (DCP), a hardware module for encryption/decryption. This vulnerability in the dcp_tool reference implementation caused it to always select the test key. This occurred regardless of the specified -t argument, potentially leading to security issues. Despite a low SVRS score of 34, indicating a less critical immediate threat level than a score above 80, it’s important to note that this vulnerability could still allow for unintended use of default keys. The issue has been patched, but systems using the unpatched version are still vulnerable. Because the DCP is used for cryptographic operations, exposure of test keys presents a risk. This vulnerability can reduce overall system security. Upgrade to the patched version is recommended to mitigate any associated threats.