#VU65451 Improper input validation in RSA BSAFE Micro Edition Suite and RSA BSAFE Crypto-C - CVE-2020-35169

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65451

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-35169

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Dell

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to read and manipulate data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RSA BSAFE Micro Edition Suite: before 4.5.2

RSA BSAFE Crypto-C: before 4.1.5

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External links
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/nl-nl/000181115/dsa-2020-286-dell-bsafe-crypto-c-micro-edition-4-1-5-and-dell-bsafe-micro-edition-suite-4-6-multiple-security-vulnerabilities

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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.