#VU98502 Use of uninitialized resource in OpenSC - CVE-2024-45616
Published: October 14, 2024 / Updated: April 2, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU98502
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45616
CWE-ID: CWE-908
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
OpenSC
OpenSC
Software vendor:
OpenSC
OpenSC
Description
The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of uninitialized resources in OpenSC, OpenSC tools, PKCS#11 module, minidriver, and CTK. An attacker with physical access to the system can use a crafted USB Device or Smart Card, which would present the system with a specially crafted response to APDUs. When buffers are partially filled with data, initialized parts of the buffer can be incorrectly accessed.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.