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CVE-2023-5992: Opensc: side-channel leaks while stripping encryption pkcs#1 padding

First published: Wed Nov 08 2023(Updated: )

A vulnerability was found in OpenSC where PKCS#1 encryption padding removal is not implemented as side-channel resistant. This issue may result in the potential leak of private data.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/OpenSC<0.24.0
0.24.0
OpenSC<0.25.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=8.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=9.0
redhat enterprise Linux eus=9.4
redhat enterprise Linux for arm 64=8.0_aarch64
redhat enterprise Linux for arm 64=9.0_aarch64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM64 EUS=9.4_aarch64
redhat enterprise Linux for ibm z systems=8.0_s390x
redhat enterprise Linux for ibm z systems=9.0_s390x
redhat enterprise Linux for ibm z systems eus=9.4_s390x
redhat enterprise Linux for power little endian=9.0_ppc64le
redhat enterprise Linux for power little endian eus=9.4_ppc64le
redhat enterprise Linux server aus=9.4
redhat enterprise Linux server for power little endian update services for sap solutions=9.2
redhat enterprise Linux server for power little endian update services for sap solutions=9.4_ppc64le

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-5992?

    The severity of CVE-2023-5992 is categorized as high due to the potential leak of private data through side-channel attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-5992?

    To fix CVE-2023-5992, update OpenSC to version 0.24.0 or newer.

  • Which versions of OpenSC are affected by CVE-2023-5992?

    OpenSC versions below 0.25.0 are affected by CVE-2023-5992.

  • What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2023-5992?

    CVE-2023-5992 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 7.0 to 9.4 across various architectures.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2023-5992?

    CVE-2023-5992 is a vulnerability in OpenSC related to insufficient side-channel resistance in PKCS#1 encryption padding removal.

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