CVE-2023-33222

Stack buffer overflow when reading DESFire card

Description

When handling contactless cards, usage of a specific function to get additional information from the card which doesn't check the boundary on the data received while reading. This allows a stack-based buffer overflow that could lead to a potential Remote Code Execution on the targeted device

Categories

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 5.10% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory idemia.com
Affected: IDEMIA SIGMA Lite & Lite +
Affected: IDEMIA SIGMA Wide
Affected: IDEMIA SIGMA Extreme
Affected: IDEMIA MorphoWave Compact/XP
Affected: IDEMIA VisionPass
Affected: IDEMIA MorphoWave SP
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33222?
CVE-2023-33222 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-33222?
To fix CVE-2023-33222, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-33222 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-33222 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-33222?
CVE-2023-33222 affects IDEMIA SIGMA Lite & Lite +, IDEMIA SIGMA Wide, IDEMIA SIGMA Extreme, IDEMIA MorphoWave Compact/XP, IDEMIA VisionPass, IDEMIA MorphoWave SP.
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