CVE-2023-40660 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2023-40660: A flaw was found in OpenSC packages that allow a potential PIN bypass. When a token/card is authenticated by one process, it can perform cryptographic operations in other processes when an empty zero-length pin is passed. This issue poses a security risk, particularly for OS logon/screen unlock and

Affects 7 Linux releases across 7 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2023-40660 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

opensc→ fixed in0.21.0-1+deb11u1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y opensc
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

opensc→ fixed in0.23.0-0.3+deb12u1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y opensc
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

opensc→ fixed in0.23.0-2urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y opensc
```

Alpine v3.20

Source: Alpine secdb

opensc→ fixed in0.24.0-r0
```
apk update && apk add --upgrade opensc
```

Alpine v3.21

Source: Alpine secdb

opensc→ fixed in0.24.0-r0
```
apk update && apk add --upgrade opensc
```

Alpine edge

Source: Alpine secdb

opensc→ fixed in0.24.0-r0
```
apk update && apk add --upgrade opensc
```

Alpine v3.19

Source: Alpine secdb

opensc→ fixed in0.24.0-r0
```
apk update && apk add --upgrade opensc
```

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