CVE-2009-4902: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jun 10 2010(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the MSGFunctionDemarshall function in winscard_svc.c in the PC/SC Smart Card daemon (aka PCSCD) in MUSCLE PCSC-Lite 1.5.4 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges via crafted SCARD_CONTROL message data, which is improperly demarshalled. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2010-0407.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PCSC-Lite | <=1.5.4 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.1.2-beta2 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.1.2-beta3 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.1.2-beta4 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.1.2-beta5 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.2.0 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.2.0-rc1 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.2.0-rc2 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.2.0-rc3 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.2.9-beta1 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.2.9-beta10 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.2.9-beta2 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.2.9-beta3 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.2.9-beta4 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.2.9-beta5 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.2.9-beta6 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.2.9-beta7 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.2.9-beta8 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.2.9-beta9 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.3.0 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.3.1 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.3.2 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.3.3 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.4.0 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.4.1 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.4.2 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.4.3 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.4.4 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.4.99 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.4.100 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.4.101 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.4.102 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.5.0 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.5.1 | |
| PCSC-Lite | =1.5.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-June/042921.html
- http://svn.debian.org/wsvn/pcsclite/?sc=1&rev=4334
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40140
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=596426
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40239
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40758
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1508
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1427
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2059
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-June/042900.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-July/044124.html
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-4902 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-4902
- https://access.redhat.com/hydra/rest/securitydata/cve/CVE-2009-4902.json
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4902?
CVE-2009-4902 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4902?
To fix CVE-2009-4902, update to a version of MUSCLE PCSC-Lite that is later than 1.5.4, as earlier versions are affected.
What are the affected versions of PCSC-Lite in CVE-2009-4902?
CVE-2009-4902 affects various versions of MUSCLE PCSC-Lite including versions from 1.2.0 to 1.5.4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-4902?
CVE-2009-4902 is a buffer overflow vulnerability occurring in the MSGFunctionDemarshall function.
Can CVE-2009-4902 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2009-4902 is not remotely exploitable; it requires local access to exploit.
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