CVE-2023-5992
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Description
A vulnerability was found in OpenSC where PKCS#1 encryption padding removal is not implemented as side-channel resistant. This issue may result in the potential leak of private data.
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
5.9
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Modified
Source identifier
Published
2024-01-31 14:15:48.147000
Last modified
2026-11-05 12:17:35.373000
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