GLSA 201401-17: PCSC-Lite: Arbitrary code execution
| Severity: | normal |
| Title: | PCSC-Lite: Arbitrary code execution |
| Date: | 01/21/2014 |
| Bugs: | |
| ID: | 201401-17 |
Synopsis
A vulnerability in PCSC-Lite could result in execution of arbitrary code or Denial of Service.Background
PCSC-Lite is a PC/SC Architecture smartcard middleware library.
Affected packages
| Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| sys-apps/pcsc-lite | < 1.6.6 | >= 1.6.6 | All supported architectures |
Description
PCSC-Lite contains a stack-based buffer overflow in the ATRDecodeAtr function in the Answer-to-Reset Handler (atrhandler.c).
Impact
A physically proximate attacker could execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All PCSC-Lite users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-apps/pcsc-lite-1.6.6"
NOTE: This is a legacy GLSA. Updates for all affected architectures are available since January 10, 2011. It is likely that your system is already no longer affected by this issue.
References
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
Concerns?
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License
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