Buffer Over-read in RSA BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition and Micro Edition Suite



Published: 2019-10-01
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2019-3728
CWE-ID CWE-126
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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RSA BSAFE Micro Edition Suite
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

RSA BSAFE Crypto-C
Server applications / Encryption software

Vendor Dell

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer Over-read

EUVDB-ID: #VU21458

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-3728

CWE-ID: CWE-126 - Buffer over-read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to buffer over-read issue when processing DSA signature. A remote attacker can cause a crash in the library of the affected system.

This vulnerability affects the following versions:
  • RSA BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition - versions prior to 4.0.5.4 (in 4.0.x) and prior 4.1.4 (in 4.1.x)
  • RSA BSAFE Micro Edition Suite - versions prior to 4.0.13 (in 4.0.x) and prior to 4.4 (in 4.1.x, 4.2.x, 4.3.x)

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RSA BSAFE Micro Edition Suite: before 4.4

RSA BSAFE Crypto-C: before 4.1.4

External links

http://www.dell.com/support/security/en-us/details/DOC-107000/DSA-2019-079-RSA-BSAFE®-Crypto-C-Micro-Edition-and-Micro-Edition-Suite-Multiple-Security-Vulnerab


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.



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