CVE-2018-16391: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Sep 03 2018(Updated: )
Several buffer overflows when handling responses from a Muscle Card in muscle_list_files in libopensc/card-muscle.c in OpenSC before 0.19.0-rc1 could be used by attackers able to supply crafted smartcards to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Opensc Project Opensc | <=0.18.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2154
- https://github.com/OpenSC/OpenSC/commit/360e95d45ac4123255a4c796db96337f332160ad#diff-477b7a40136bb418b10ce271c8664536
- https://github.com/OpenSC/OpenSC/releases/tag/0.19.0-rc1
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00009.html
- https://www.x41-dsec.de/lab/advisories/x41-2018-002-OpenSC/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1628000
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2018-16391
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1627998
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-16391.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-16391?
CVE-2018-16391 has a severity rating of medium.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-16391?
The software affected by CVE-2018-16391 is OpenSC versions up to and including 0.18.0 and redhat/opensc versions up to exclusive 0.19.0.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers who can supply crafted smartcards to cause a denial of service or possibly have other unspecified impact.
How can I fix CVE-2018-16391?
To fix CVE-2018-16391, update to OpenSC version 0.19.0 or higher.
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