CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0063

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The SPP_VerifyPVV function in nCipher payShield SPP library versions 1.3.12, 1.5.18, and 1.6.18 returns a Status_OK value even if the HSM returns a different status code. This could lead applications to make incorrect security-critical decisions, such as accepting an invalid PIN number.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be at risk of unauthorized access, as applications could incorrectly accept invalid credentials.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the nCipher payShield SPP library to the latest version to ensure proper processing of status codes by the HSM.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS