SB2023102731 - openEuler 20.03 LTS SP3 update for opensc
Published: October 27, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023102731
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Physical access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40660)
The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authorization process.
The vulnerability exists due to a logic error in the authorization process. When a token/card is authenticated by one process, it can perform cryptographic operations in other processes when an empty zero-length pin is passed. An attacker with physical proximity to the system can bypass the OS logon/screen for small permanently connected tokens to computers.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.