Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the HID Global DigitalPersona (formerly Crossmatch) U.are.U 4500 Fingerprint Reader Windows Biometric Framework driver 5.0.0.5. It has a statically coded initialization vector to encrypt a user's fingerprint image, resulting in weak encryption of that. This, in combination with retrieving an encrypted fingerprint image and encryption key (through another vulnerability), allows an attacker to obtain a user's fingerprint image.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hidglobal | Digital Persona U.Are.U 4500 Driver Firmware | 5.0.0.5 |
| Hidglobal | Digital Persona U.Are.U 4500 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/sungjungk/fp-scanner-hackingExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grirez2xeasExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEXJDyEOatMExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sungjungk/fp-scanner-hackingExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grirez2xeasExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEXJDyEOatMExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-13603?
CVE-2019-13603 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in the HID Global DigitalPersona (formerly Crossmatch) U.are.U 4500 Fingerprint Reader Windows Biometric Framework driver 5.0.0.5. It has a statically coded initialization vect...
How severe is CVE-2019-13603?
CVE-2019-13603 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-13603?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hidglobal Digital Persona U.Are.U 4500 Driver Firmware, Hidglobal Digital Persona U.Are.U 4500.