CVE-2024-45617: Libopensc: uninitialized values after incorrect or missing checking return values of functions in libopensc
First published: Mon Sep 02 2024(Updated: )
A vulnerability was found in OpenSC, OpenSC tools, PKCS#11 module, minidriver, and CTK. An attacker could use a crafted USB Device or Smart Card, which would present the system with a specially crafted response to APDUs. Insufficient or missing checking of return values of functions leads to unexpected work with variables that have not been initialized.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2309286
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-45617
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-45617
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45617
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-45617
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-45617
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-45617
- https://github.com/OpenSC/OpenSC/wiki/CVE-2024-45617
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-45617?
CVE-2024-45617 has not been assigned a specific severity rating, but its exploitation can allow attackers to manipulate system responses via crafted devices.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45617?
To address CVE-2024-45617, users should upgrade their OpenSC tools and Red Hat Enterprise Linux to the latest security patches.
Which versions of Red Hat are affected by CVE-2024-45617?
CVE-2024-45617 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0.
What types of devices can exploit CVE-2024-45617?
CVE-2024-45617 can be exploited using crafted USB devices or Smart Cards presenting malicious APDU responses.
Is OpenSC affected by CVE-2024-45617?
Yes, OpenSC versions prior to 0.26.0 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-45617.
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