CVE-2026-103531: OpenSC card-setcos.c setcos_construct_fci_44 stack-based overflow

Published Oct 1, 2026
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Updated

A flaw has been found in OpenSC up to 0.27.1. The impacted element is the function setcosconstructfci44 of the file src/libopensc/card-setcos.c. Executing a manipulation of the argument typeattr can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. This patch is called ad730304052937c32b4eb489a06835ac6123632c. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OpenSC OpenSC<=0.27.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade OpenSC to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch ad730304052937c32b4eb489a06835ac6123632c

Event History

Oct 1, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:45 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which OpenSC releases are affected?

OpenSC versions up to and including 0.27.1 are affected.

2

What access and interaction does exploitation require?

The attack is described as remotely launchable. The supplied severity vector indicates low privileges are required and user interaction is required.

3

What component should be prioritized for remediation?

Prioritize the setcos_construct_fci_44 function in src/libopensc/card-setcos.c, where manipulation of the type_attr argument can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow. Apply patch ad730304052937c32b4eb489a06835ac6123632c.

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