Cardos Api V5.5 | Link Download

Compatible with CardOS V5.0, V5.3, and V5.4 smart cards/tokens.

If you are an end-user in a corporate or government environment, request the package directly from your local IT Service Desk or security administrator. Enterprise deployments often utilize custom-configured MSI packages pre-aligned with corporate root certificates.

In a known issue, Windows installers for Atos Eviden CardOS API contained a critical vulnerability where a local user could escalate their privileges to system level.

When you download the CardOS API V5.5 package, it typically contains the following utilities and documentation: Included Components Cardos Api V5.5 Download

# On Linux - check for known exports strings suspect_cardos_api.so | grep -E "cardos_(initialize|version|secure_channel)"

Full support for RSA keys up to 4096 bits for legacy and high-security architectures.

┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Application (e.g., eSign, VPN client) │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ CardOS API V5.5 (DLL/SO) │ │ - PKCS#11 Wrapper │ │ - CSP (Crypto Service Provider) │ │ - CardOS Terminal Commands │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ PC/SC Lite (Windows/macOS/Linux) │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Smart Card Reader Driver │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ CardOS 5.5 Applet (on-card) │ └─────────────────────────────────────────┘ Compatible with CardOS V5

Security is not just about cryptography. The CardOS API also includes features to protect the PIN entry process. It offers the option to insert a PIN via a , which protects against potential eavesdropping of the PIN by malware on the host computer, as the PIN entry is performed entirely on the reader device.

In Windows installers of Atos Eviden CardOS API before version 5.5.5.2811 , a local privilege escalation vulnerability (from a regular user to SYSTEM) exists.

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CardOS API V5.5 is designed to work with the entire CardOS smart card product family, including:

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CardOS API is . It is a licensed product that must be purchased through authorized distributors or requested directly from the manufacturer. In a known issue, Windows installers for Atos

No, CardOS API V5.5 is commercial software requiring a paid license. However, some limited-use evaluation licenses may be available through Eviden or authorized distributors.