#VU75225 Information Exposure Through Timing Discrepancy in RSA BSAFE Micro Edition Suite and RSA BSAFE Crypto-C - CVE-2020-35168

Vulnerability identifier: #VU75225

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-35168

CWE-ID: CWE-208

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 attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to observable timing discrepancy. A remote attacker can gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RSA BSAFE Micro Edition Suite: before 4.6

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.