CVE-2018-16424: Double Free
First published: Tue Sep 04 2018(Updated: )
A double free when handling responses in read_file in tools/egk-tool.c (aka the eGK card tool) 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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What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-16424.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'A double free when handling responses in read_file in tools/egk-tool.c (aka the eGK card tool) in OpenSC before 0.19.0-rc1'.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16424?
The severity of CVE-2018-16424 is medium with a severity value of 6.6.
What is the affected software for CVE-2018-16424?
The affected software for CVE-2018-16424 is OpenSC versions up to and including 0.18.0.
How can the vulnerability CVE-2018-16424 be fixed?
The vulnerability CVE-2018-16424 can be fixed by updating to OpenSC version 0.19.0-rc1 or later.
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