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HistoryNov 06, 2023 - 4:58 p.m.

CVE-2023-40660

2023-11-0616:58:42
MITRE
web.nvd.nist.gov
84
opensc
pin bypass
cryptographic operations
security risk
unauthorized access

7 High

AI Score

Confidence

Low

0.001 Low

EPSS

Percentile

22.8%

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.