Description
The SPP_VerifyPVV function in nCipher payShield SPP library 1.3.12, 1.5.18 and 1.6.18 returns a Status_OK value even if the HSM returns a different status code, which could cause applications to make incorrect security-critical decisions, e.g. by accepting an invalid PIN number.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 7.5/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107411819503569&w=2
- http://www.ncipher.com/support/advisories/advisory8_payshield.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/3537
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9422
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14832
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107411819503569&w=2
- http://www.ncipher.com/support/advisories/advisory8_payshield.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/3537
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9422
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14832
Timeline
- Published
- Feb 17, 2004
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified