CVE-2019-13603 Weak cryptography in n/a
An attacker can decrypt stored fingerprint images due to a static initialization vector, compromising biometric data security.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-13603?
CVE-2019-13603 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Jul 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in the HID Global DigitalPersona (formerly Crossmatch) U.are.U 4500 Fingerprint Reader Windows Biometric Framework driver 5.0.0.5. It has a statically coded initialization vector to encrypt a user's fingerprint image, resulting in weak encryption of that. This, in combination with retrieving an encrypted fingerprint image and encryption key (through another vulnerability), allows an attacker to obtain a user's fingerprint image.
Weakness: CWE-330
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13603?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hidglobal Digital Persona U.are.u 4500 Driver Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13603?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-13603 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-13603 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13603 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cw24-63qh-x675.