#VU21465 Out-of-bounds read in RSA BSAFE Crypto-C and RSA BSAFE Micro Edition Suite - CVE-2018-11058

Vulnerability identifier: #VU21465

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11058

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RSA BSAFE Crypto-C
Server applications / Encryption software
RSA BSAFE Micro Edition Suite
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Dell

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition when parsing ASN.1 data. A remote attacker can use a specially constructed ASN.1 data, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

This vulnerability affects the following versions of RSA BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition:

• version prior to 4.0.5.3 (in 4.0.x)
  

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RSA BSAFE Crypto-C: before 4.0.5.3

RSA BSAFE Micro Edition Suite: 4.0.0 - 4.1.5

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External links
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Aug/46
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.