#VU14704 Covert timing attack in RSA BSAFE SSL-J
Vulnerability identifier: #VU14704
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
RSA BSAFE SSL-J
Server applications /
Encryption software
Vendor: Dell
Description
The vulnerability allows a network attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to covert time attack. A remote attacker can conduct a Bleichenbacher covert timing attack on the RSA decryption process and obtain the RSA private key.
Mitigation
Update to version 6.2.4.
Vulnerable software versions
RSA BSAFE SSL-J: 5.0 - 6.2
External links
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Sep/7
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.
