Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in libopensc OpenPGP driver could lead to arbitrary code execution
CVE-2024-8443

2.9LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

Red Hat
Status
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 September 2024

What is CVE-2024-8443?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists within the libopensc OpenPGP driver. This vulnerability can be exploited by a crafted USB device or a smart card delivering malicious APDU responses during the card enrollment process using the pkcs15-init tool. This exploitation may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, thereby compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the affected system.

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-8443
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2310494
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
2.9
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Physical
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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