Vulnerability Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in libopensc in OpenSC 0.11.13 and earlier allow physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long serial-number field on a smart card, related to (1) card-acos5.c, (2) card-atrust-acos.c, and (3) card-starcos.c.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensc-Project | Opensc | <= 0.11.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=607427ExploitPatch
- http://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/files/Advisories/mwri_opensc-get-serial-buffer-oExploitPatch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/052777.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/052796.ht
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/21/2ExploitPatch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/22/3ExploitPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42658Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42807Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/When-a-smart-card-can-root-your-computer-Patch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:011
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45435
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0009Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0109
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4523?
CVE-2010-4523 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in libopensc in OpenSC 0.11.13 and earlier allow physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long serial-number field on a smart card, related ...
How severe is CVE-2010-4523?
CVE-2010-4523 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-4523?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensc-Project Opensc.