CVE-2019-16058: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 6, 2019
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Updated

An issue was discovered in the pamp11 component 0.2.0 and 0.3.0 for OpenSC. If a smart card creates a signature with a length longer than 256 bytes, this triggers a buffer overflow. This may be the case for RSA keys with 4096 bits depending on the signature scheme.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Opensc Project Opensc=0.2.0
Opensc Project Opensc=0.3.0

Event History

Sep 6, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:51 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-16058?

CVE-2019-16058 is a vulnerability in the pam_p11 component for OpenSC that allows for a buffer overflow when a smart card creates a signature with a length longer than 256 bytes.

2

How does CVE-2019-16058 affect me?

If you are using OpenSC version 0.2.0 or 0.3.0 with the pam_p11 component, and you use a smart card with RSA keys of 4096 bits or larger, this vulnerability may allow an attacker to trigger a buffer overflow.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16058?

CVE-2019-16058 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-16058?

To fix CVE-2019-16058, it is recommended to update to a patched version of OpenSC that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2019-16058?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2019-16058 at [this link](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/12/1) and [this link](https://github.com/OpenSC/pam_p11/commit/d150b60e1e14c261b113f55681419ad1dfa8a76c).

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