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SECURITY
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This file discusses security related issues with pcsc-lite and how to
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handle them.
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Sometimes it is dangerous to run daemons under a root account. If there is
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a chance to exploit a buffer overflow you can protect sensitive information
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by running it under a different account. It might be useful to create another
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user with hardware priveledges and run pcscd as that user. Be sure this user
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can manipulate the server sockets.
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Application suggestions:
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Make sure you Disconnect when you are not using the reader. Also be sure to
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ReleaseContext before exiting your program.
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