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CVE-2004-0063: The SPP_VerifyPVV function in nCipher payShield SPP library 1.3.12, 1.5.18 and 1.6.18 returns a Status_OK v...

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.

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This flaw could make software believe a PIN verification succeeded when the hardware security module returned a different result. In payment environments, that can undermine security-critical decisions. The supplied sources do not provide CVSS, confirmed exploitation, or a specific fix. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running applications that use the named nCipher payShield SPP library versions for PIN Verification Value checks. The bundle does not identify affected appliances, applications, or deployment configurations beyond those library versions. Treat this as a targeted legacy payment-system risk. Prioritize assessment if your environment still uses nCipher payShield SPP libraries for PIN validation. Business urgency depends on whether these exact versions remain in production. Mitigation focus: Inventory applications using nCipher payShield SPP library versions 1.3.12, 1.5.18, or 1.6.18.; Check nCipher or successor vendor guidance for supported fixes or replacement libraries.; Review caller logic around SPP_VerifyPVV and HSM status handling..

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