Out-of-bounds Read Affecting opensc package, versions <0:0.23.0-3.amzn2023.0.2


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

Based on Amazon Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.07% (33rd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-AMZN2023-OPENSC-6045681
  • published4 Nov 2023
  • disclosed6 Nov 2023

Introduced: 4 Nov 2023

CVE-2023-4535  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-125  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Amazon-Linux:2023 opensc to version 0:0.23.0-3.amzn2023.0.2 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALAS2023-2023-417.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream opensc package and not the opensc package as distributed by Amazon-Linux. See How to fix? for Amazon-Linux:2023 relevant fixed versions and status.

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was found in OpenSC packages within the MyEID driver when handling symmetric key encryption. Exploiting this flaw requires an attacker to have physical access to the computer and a specially crafted USB device or smart card. This flaw allows the attacker to manipulate APDU responses and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, compromising the system's security.

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