CVE-2009-0368: opensc-project opensc Cryptographic Issues

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2009-0368 is a low (CVSS 2.1) Cryptographic Issues vulnerability in opensc-project opensc. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 68.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 02-03-2009
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 07-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

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.

• CWE-310Cryptographic IssuesWeaknesses in this category are related to the design and implementation of data confidentiality and integrity. Frequently these deal with the use of encoding techniques, encryption libraries, and hashing algorithms. The weaknesses in this category could lead to a degradation of the quality data if they are not addressed.