CVE-2008-2235

CVE-2008-2235 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opensc-project Opensc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-310
• Affected product: Opensc-project Opensc
• Published: 2008-08-01
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

OpenSC before 0.11.5 uses weak permissions (ADMIN file control information of 00) for the 5015 directory on smart cards and USB crypto tokens running Siemens CardOS M4, which allows physically proximate attackers to change the PIN.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2235?

OpenSC before 0.11.5 uses weak permissions (ADMIN file control information of 00) for the 5015 directory on smart cards and USB crypto tokens running Siemens CardOS M4, which allows physically proximate attackers to change the PIN.

How severe is CVE-2008-2235?

CVE-2008-2235 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2235 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2235?

CVE-2008-2235 primarily affects Opensc-project Opensc. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2235?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-2235 published?

CVE-2008-2235 was published on 2008-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00005.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/31330
• http://secunia.com/advisories/31360
• http://secunia.com/advisories/32099
• http://secunia.com/advisories/33115
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34362
• http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-09.xml
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:183
• http://www.opensc-project.org/pipermail/opensc-announce/2008-July/000020.html
• http://www.opensc-project.org/security.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30473
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44140
• https://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1627
• https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-March/msg00686.html

Affected products (21)

• cpe:2.3:a:opensc-project:opensc:0.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:opensc-project:opensc:0.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:opensc-project:opensc:0.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:opensc-project:opensc:0.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:opensc-project:opensc:0.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:opensc-project:opensc:0.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:opensc-project:opensc:0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:opensc-project:opensc:0.8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:opensc-project:opensc:0.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:opensc-project:opensc:0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:opensc-project:opensc:0.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:opensc-project:opensc:0.9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:opensc-project:opensc:0.9.7:b:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:opensc-project:opensc:0.9.7:d:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:opensc-project:opensc:0.9.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:opensc-project:opensc:0.11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:opensc-project:opensc:0.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:opensc-project:opensc:0.11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:opensc-project:opensc:0.11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:opensc-project:opensc:0.11.3:pre3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:opensc-project:opensc:0.11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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