8385 : Datakey Cleartext Filesystem Cache PIN Exposure
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Disclosure

Aug 03, 2004

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

Datakey's smartcards contain a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when the cards cache user information on a local filesystem in cleartext, which will disclose the user's PIN, resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Cryptographic, Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Rumored / Private
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to the most recent version , as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Datakey

Smartcard

Unknown or Unspecified

References

Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-08/0027.html
CVE ID: 2004-1709 (see also: NVD)
Vendor URL: http://www.datakey.com

Credit

HexView - vulnhexview.com - HexView

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