3.9
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-45615: Libopensc: pkcs15init: usage of uninitialized values in libopensc and pkcs15init

First published: Mon Sep 02 2024(Updated: )

A vulnerability was found in OpenSC, OpenSC tools, PKCS#11 module, minidriver, and CTK. The problem is missing initialization of variables expected to be initialized (as arguments to other functions, etc.).

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=8.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=9.0
SUSE OpenSC<0.26.0
debian/opensc<=0.21.0-1
0.21.0-1+deb11u1
0.23.0-0.3+deb12u2
0.26.1-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-45615?

    CVE-2024-45615 has been classified with a critical severity due to its potential impact on system security.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-45615?

    To resolve CVE-2024-45615, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of OpenSC or apply security patches provided by Red Hat.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2024-45615?

    CVE-2024-45615 impacts various versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (7.0, 8.0, and 9.0) as well as OpenSC versions prior to 0.26.0.

  • What are the implications of CVE-2024-45615?

    The implications of CVE-2024-45615 include potential unauthorized access or manipulation of cryptographic operations due to uninitialized variable usage.

  • Is CVE-2024-45615 being actively exploited?

    As of the latest information, there is no direct evidence indicating active exploitation of CVE-2024-45615 in the wild.

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