Input Validation Flaw in OpenSC Affects SETCOS File Attribute Handling
CVE-2019-19479

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 December 2019

What is CVE-2019-19479?

A significant input validation issue has been identified in OpenSC, affecting version 0.19.0 and versions 0.20.x up to 0.20.0-rc3. The flaw exists within the libopensc/card-setcos.c component, where an incorrect read operation occurs during the parsing of a SETCOS file attribute. This vulnerability could potentially allow for undesirable behaviors when handling SETCOS files, warranting immediate attention to mitigate associated risks.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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