CVE-2025-66215: OpenSC: Stack-buffer-overflow WRITE in card-oberthur

Published Mar 30, 2026
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Updated

OpenSC is an open source smart card tools and middleware. Prior to version 0.27.0, an attacker with physical access to the computer at the time user or administrator uses a token can cause a stack-buffer-overflow WRITE in card-oberthur. The attack requires crafted USB device or smart card that would present the system with specially crafted responses to the APDUs. This issue has been patched in version 0.27.0.

Other sources

OpenSC: Stack-buffer-overflow WRITE in card-oberthur

Microsoft

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
OpenSC OpenSC<0.27.0
Opensc Project Opensc<0.27.0
Microsoft azl3 opensc 0.26.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 opensc 0.23.0-5

Event History

Mar 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:06 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 1, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:13 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:13 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Updated
via Microsoft·08:13 AM
Affected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-66215?

CVE-2025-66215 has a high severity due to the potential for a stack-buffer-overflow, which can lead to system compromise.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-66215?

To mitigate CVE-2025-66215, upgrade OpenSC to version 0.27.0 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-66215?

CVE-2025-66215 affects users of OpenSC versions prior to 0.27.0 running on systems with physical access.

4

What consequences can arise from CVE-2025-66215?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-66215 can lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected system.

5

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2025-66215?

CVE-2025-66215 is categorized as a stack-buffer-overflow vulnerability.

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