SB2024030749 - Fedora 40 update for opensc

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SB2024030749 - Fedora 40 update for opensc

Published: March 7, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024030749
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Cryptographic issues (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5992)

CWE-ID: CWE-310 - Cryptographic Issues

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


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the PKCS#1 encryption padding removal is not implemented as side-channel resistant. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive data.


2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-1454)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

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


The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the AuthentIC driver in the card enrolment process using pkcs15-init when a user or administrator enrols or modifies cards. An attacker with physical access to the system can use a crafted USB device or smart card to present the system with specially crafted responses to the APDUs to card management operations during enrollment.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References