SB2024030116 - Multiple vulnerabilities in OpenSC

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SB2024030116 - Multiple vulnerabilities in OpenSC

Published: March 1, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024030116
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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  • Low
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-1454)

The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the AuthentIC driver in the card enrolment process using pkcs15-init when a user or administrator enrols or modifies cards. An attacker with physical access to the system can use a crafted USB device or smart card to present the system with specially crafted responses to the APDUs to card management operations during enrollment.


2) Cryptographic issues (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5992)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the PKCS#1 encryption padding removal is not implemented as side-channel resistant. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive data.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References