CVE-2023-5992

MEDIUM
Published Jan 31, 2024 Modified Nov 3, 2025 CWE-203

Description

A vulnerability was found in OpenSC where PKCS#1 encryption padding removal is not implemented as side-channel resistant. This issue may result in the potential leak of private data.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.6
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-203 CWE-203

Affected Products

Vendor Product
opensc_project opensc
redhat enterprise_linux
redhat enterprise_linux
redhat enterprise_linux
redhat enterprise_linux_eus
redhat enterprise_linux_for_arm_64
redhat enterprise_linux_for_arm_64
redhat enterprise_linux_for_arm_64_eus
redhat enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems
redhat enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems
redhat enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems_eus
redhat enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian
redhat enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian_eus
redhat enterprise_linux_server_aus
redhat enterprise_linux_server_for_power_little_endian_update_services_for_sap_solutions
redhat enterprise_linux_server_for_power_little_endian_update_services_for_sap_solutions

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5992? +
A vulnerability was found in OpenSC where PKCS#1 encryption padding removal is not implemented as side-channel resistant. This issue may result in the potential leak of private data. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.6 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2023-5992? +
CVE-2023-5992 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.6 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5992? +
CVE-2023-5992 affects products from opensc_project, redhat, specifically: enterprise_linux, enterprise_linux_eus, enterprise_linux_for_arm_64, enterprise_linux_for_arm_64_eus, enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems, enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems_eus, enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian, enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian_eus, enterprise_linux_server_aus, enterprise_linux_server_for_power_little_endian_update_services_for_sap_solutions, opensc. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-5992? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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