CVE-2024-45620: Libopensc: incorrect handling of the length of buffers or files in pkcs15init
First published: Mon Sep 02 2024(Updated: )
A vulnerability was found in the pkcs15-init tool in OpenSC. An attacker could use a crafted USB Device or Smart Card, which would present the system with a specially crafted response to APDUs. When buffers are partially filled with data, initialized parts of the buffer can be incorrectly accessed.
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 0.26.0-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2309289
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-45620
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-45620
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45620
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-45620
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-45620
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-45620
- https://github.com/OpenSC/OpenSC/wiki/CVE-2024-45620
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-45620?
CVE-2024-45620 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential for exploitation via crafted USB devices or smart cards.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45620?
To mitigate CVE-2024-45620, update to the latest version of OpenSC or the Red Hat Enterprise Linux distributions that address the vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-45620?
CVE-2024-45620 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0, and OpenSC versions prior to 0.26.0.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2024-45620?
CVE-2024-45620 is associated with attacks utilizing crafted USB devices or smart cards that can manipulate buffer handling.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-45620?
Currently, the best practice for CVE-2024-45620 is to apply recommended patches and updates from Red Hat or OpenSC as soon as possible.
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