CVE-2009-0368: Low severity opensc-project OpenSC vulnerability

Published Mar 2, 2009
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Updated

OpenSC before 0.11.7 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended PIN requirements and read private data objects via a (1) low level APDU command or (2) debugging tool, as demonstrated by reading the 4601 or 4701 file with the opensc-explorer or opensc-tool program.

Affected Software

31 affected components
opensc-project OpenSC=0.11.3-pre3
opensc-project OpenSC=0.11.3
opensc-project OpenSC=0.9
opensc-project OpenSC=0.8
opensc-project OpenSC=0.9.6
opensc-project OpenSC=0.10.0
opensc-project OpenSC=0.9.2
opensc-project OpenSC=0.8.0
opensc-project OpenSC=0.3.2
opensc-project OpenSC=0.11.2
opensc-project OpenSC=0.9.7
opensc-project OpenSC=0.4.0
opensc-project OpenSC=0.3.5
opensc-project OpenSC=0.6.0
opensc-project OpenSC=0.9.7-b
opensc-project OpenSC=0.9.4
opensc-project OpenSC=0.7.0
opensc-project OpenSC<=0.11.6
opensc-project OpenSC=0.10.1
opensc-project OpenSC=0.6.1
opensc-project OpenSC=0.11.4
opensc-project OpenSC=0.5.0
opensc-project OpenSC=0.9.3
opensc-project OpenSC=0.11.5
opensc-project OpenSC=0.9.8
opensc-project OpenSC=0.9.7-d
opensc-project OpenSC=0.11.1
opensc-project OpenSC=0.8.0.0
opensc-project OpenSC=0.9.5
opensc-project OpenSC=0.11.0
opensc-project OpenSC=0.8.1

Event History

Mar 2, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0368?

CVE-2009-0368 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of unauthorized access to private data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0368?

To fix CVE-2009-0368, upgrade OpenSC to version 0.11.7 or later.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-0368?

CVE-2009-0368 can be exploited using low level APDU commands or debugging tools by physically proximate attackers.

4

Which versions of OpenSC are affected by CVE-2009-0368?

OpenSC versions prior to 0.11.7, including 0.11.6 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2009-0368.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2009-0368?

The impact of CVE-2009-0368 includes the potential for attackers to bypass PIN requirements and access private data.

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