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CVE-2008-3972

6.6 · MEDIUM

pkcs15-tool in OpenSC before 0.11.6 does not apply security updates to a smart card unless the card's label matches the "OpenSC" string, which might allow physically proximate attackers to exploit…

Published Sep 11, 2008opensc-projectCWE-264EPSS 0.37%

Overview

CVE-2008-3972 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting opensc-project opensc. It was published on September 11, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

pkcs15-tool in OpenSC before 0.11.6 does not apply security updates to a smart card unless the card's label matches the "OpenSC" string, which might allow physically proximate attackers to exploit vulnerabilities that the card owner expected were patched, as demonstrated by exploitation of CVE-2008-2235.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opensc-project. Update opensc to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
opensc-projectopensc0Affected

References

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00005.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/32099Refsecunia.com/advisories/34362Refwww.opensc-project.org/pipermail/opensc-announce/2008-August/000021.htmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/14Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45045Refwww.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-March/msg00686.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00005.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/32099Refsecunia.com/advisories/34362

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3972?

CVE-2008-3972 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting opensc-project opensc. It was published on September 11, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-3972?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-3972?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opensc-project. Update opensc to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-3972?

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