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vulnerabilityCVE-2023-40660
Name
CVE-2023-40660
Source
NVD ( link)Debian ( link)
Description
A flaw was found in OpenSC packages that allow a potential PIN bypass. When a token/card is authenticated by one process, it can perform cryptographic operations in other processes when an empty zero-length pin is passed. This issue poses a security risk, particularly for OS logon/screen unlock and for small, permanently connected tokens to computers. Additionally, the token can internally track login status. This flaw allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access, carry out malicious actions, or compromise the system without the user's awareness.
Published Date
Updated Date
Workaround
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Analysis#


Affected Component
Analysis
opensc
Patched

Vulnerability Ratings#


6.6
CVSSv31
6.6
CVSSv31
NaN
other

Others affected components#


Name
Project
Project Version
Version
Status
buildroot
2025.02.x
0.27.1
Not Affected
buildroot
master
0.27.1
Not Affected
openwrt
master
0.27.1-r1
Not Affected
openwrt
openwrt-25.12
0.26.1-r1
Not Affected
yocto
master
0.27.1
Not Affected
yocto
scarthgap
0.25.1
Not Affected

Resolved with patches#


opensc (yocto:kirkstone)

#
Title
Author
Resolve
1
Fixed PIN authentication bypass
Frank Morgner <frankmorgner@gmail.com>
CVE-2023-40660