CVE-2018-16425: Double Free
A double free when handling responses from an HSM Card in scpkcs15emuschsminit in libopensc/pkcs15-sc-hsm.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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16425?
CVE-2018-16425 is a vulnerability that allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other unspecified impact by sending crafted smartcards.
How severe is CVE-2018-16425?
CVE-2018-16425 has a severity value of 6.6, indicating a medium severity level.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-16425?
CVE-2018-16425 affects OpenSC versions up to and including 0.18.0.
How can I fix CVE-2018-16425?
To fix CVE-2018-16425, it is recommended to upgrade to OpenSC version 0.19.0-rc1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-16425?
More information about CVE-2018-16425 can be found at the following references: [Reference 1](https://github.com/OpenSC/OpenSC/commit/360e95d45ac4123255a4c796db96337f332160ad#diff-d643a0fa169471dbf2912f4866dc49c5), [Reference 2](https://github.com/OpenSC/OpenSC/releases/tag/0.19.0-rc1), [Reference 3](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00009.html).