CVE-2023-40661
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Description
Several memory vulnerabilities were identified within the OpenSC packages, particularly in the card enrollment process using pkcs15-init when a user or administrator enrolls cards. To take advantage of these flaws, an attacker must have physical access to the computer system and employ a custom-crafted USB device or smart card to manipulate responses to APDUs. This manipulation can potentially allow compromise key generation, certificate loading, and other card management operations during enrollment.
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
6.4
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Modified
Source identifier
Published
2023-11-06 17:15:11.830000
Last modified
2026-11-06 21:17:01.990000
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