Try with more passports and improve reading

[0xturboblitz]

The libraries we use for NFC reading work well in some cases but sometimes fail. One example of error I had recently with a passport on iOS is the following:

2024-03-04 21:39:27.2100 - Starting Password Authenticated Connection Establishment (PACE)
2024-03-04 21:39:27.2100 - Performing PACE with id-PACE-DH-GM-3DES-CBC-CBC
2024-03-04 21:39:38.2310 - PACE Failed - falling back to BAC
2024-03-04 21:39:38.2620 - Error reading tag: sw1 - 0x68, sw2 - 0x83
2024-03-04 21:39:38.2630 - reason: Last command of the chain expected

Trying with new passports and solving those bugs would really help. As with other issues, we will reward generously anyone helping on that, just DM us.

Android

Main libs are:
https://github.com/tananaev/passport-reader
https://github.com/jllarraz/AndroidPassportReader

We use the first for nfc and the second for OCR. The second also has nfc, might wanna look how it differs.

Rarimo here

iOS

We use:
https://github.com/AndyQ/NFCPassportReader

For OCR I sometimes get the wrong 3 inputs

[princeibs]

Hi @0xturboblitz, this seems like an interesting fix. I would like to jump on it

[0xturboblitz]

please go ahead!

[princeibs]

Hi @0xturboblitz, I wanted to DM you concerning some assistance I need for this project, but i realised that your telegram handle is not in your OnlyDust profile. Please can you help me with other means I can reach out?

[0xturboblitz]

You can DM me at @FlorentTavernier on telegram

[danielcdz]

Hello! @0xturboblitz, I would like to help with this one!

[Adecom16]

Hi @0xturboblitz i would love to work on this, can i ??

[0xturboblitz]

Please explain how you would tackle it first!

[Adecom16]

Please explain how you would tackle it first!

I am Adeoluwa a smart contract developer. The possible solution to tackle this is:

• Carefully audit the software implementation of the communication protocols (PACE, BAC) to ensure compliance with relevant
  specifications (e.g., ICAO Doc 9303).

• Checking any software updates or patches that may address known issues or vulnerabilities.

• Investigating potential interference from other electronic devices or environmental factors that may disrupt the NFC communication.

• Try reading the passport in a different location or controlled environment.

[danielcdz]

Please explain how you would tackle it first!

I will tackle this by:

• Testing with iOS devices and checking OS versions to discard issues caused by the device.
• Focus on iOS issues related to NFC communication libraries, and check for non-braking changes and updates that may help fix the issues.
• Test with passports in a controlled environment, the error can be caused by an uncontrolled environment and disruption from other devices.
• Handle errors in a user-friendly way to send better logs for helping debugging in the future.

[RJMadrigal]

Hi! I would like to help with this issue.

[LazarusAA]

I am applying to this issue via OnlyDust platform.

My background and how it can be leveraged

Hi @0xturboblitz, I'm a software developer interested in gaining experience with projects like this. This seems like a fun issue to tackle, and I feel confident I can find the cause of this bugs and fix them.

How I plan on tackling this issue

I would start off by testing different passports to familiarize with the errors and get an idea of what might be the issue. Then Id tackle them one by one making sure that everything works as it should.

I would appreciate the opportunity.

[CrimsonKarma44]

I am applying to this issue via OnlyDust platform.

My background and how it can be leveraged

I have 3 years of experience in backend programming in golang and python framework (django, flask)

How I plan on tackling this issue

i will test the service with multiple passports to help with accuracy of the reading

[Damilola145]

I am applying to this issue via OnlyDust platform.

My background and how it can be leveraged

Hi,I'm a software developer with 3 years of experience.I have a desire to always make software solutiions available when the need arises.

How I plan on tackling this issue

I would examine with different passports and observe the test,and implement the best solutions based from the results drawn from the test