Vulnerability identifier: #VU7124

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-4981

CWE-ID: CWE-295

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RSA BSAFE Cert-C
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Dell

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to faulty certificate processing logic. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted certificate and cause RSA BSAFE Cert-C to crash.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service.

Mitigation
Update to version 2.9.0.5.

Vulnerable software versions

RSA BSAFE Cert-C: 2.5 - 2.9

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External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540720/30/0/threaded

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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.