SB2018111937 - Double free error in opensc (Alpine package)



SB2018111937 - Double free error in opensc (Alpine package)

Published: November 19, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018111937
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Partial DoS

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Double free error (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-16424)

CWE-ID: CWE-415 - Double Free

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when the read_file() function, as defined in the src/tools/egk-tool.c source code file, is used. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted smart card, trigger a double-free memory error and cause the service to crash.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.