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CVE-2009-0368

2.1 · LOW

OpenSC before 0.11.7 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended PIN requirements and read private data objects via a (1) low level APDU command or (2) debugging tool, as demonstrated…

Published Mar 2, 2009opensc-projectCWE-310EPSS 1.21%

Overview

CVE-2009-0368 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting opensc-project opensc. It was published on March 2, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

OpenSC before 0.11.7 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended PIN requirements and read private data objects via a (1) low level APDU command or (2) debugging tool, as demonstrated by reading the 4601 or 4701 file with the opensc-explorer or opensc-tool program.

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/2009-05/msg00000.htmlRefopenwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/02/26/1Refsecunia.com/advisories/34052Refsecunia.com/advisories/34120Refsecunia.com/advisories/34362Refsecunia.com/advisories/34377Refsecunia.com/advisories/35065Refsecunia.com/advisories/36074Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200908-01.xmlRefwww.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1734

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0368?

CVE-2009-0368 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting opensc-project opensc. It was published on March 2, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2009-0368?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. 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-2009-0368?

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-2009-0368?

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