CVE-2018-16392: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Sep 03 2018(Updated: )
Several buffer overflows when handling responses from a TCOS Card in tcos_select_file in libopensc/card-tcos.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-b2a356323a9ff2024d041cf2d7e89dd3
- 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=1628003
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2018-16392
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1628002
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16392?
CVE-2018-16392 is a vulnerability in OpenSC before version 0.19.0-rc1 that allows attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially have other impacts by supplying crafted smartcards.
How does CVE-2018-16392 affect OpenSC?
CVE-2018-16392 affects OpenSC versions before 0.19.0-rc1.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16392?
The severity of CVE-2018-16392 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.8.
How can the CVE-2018-16392 vulnerability be fixed?
To fix the CVE-2018-16392 vulnerability, upgrade to OpenSC version 0.19.0 or later.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-16392?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-16392 is CWE-119.
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