SB2017020108 - Gentoo update for PCSC-Lite
Published: February 1, 2017 Updated: February 1, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017020108
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10109)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing a command that uses "cardsList" after the handle has been released through the SCardReleaseContext function. A a remote attackers can cause denial of service (crash).
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.