#VU83436 Missing Required Cryptographic Step in RSA BSAFE Crypto-J - CVE-2019-3738


Vulnerability identifier: #VU83436

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-3738

CWE-ID: CWE-325

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RSA BSAFE Crypto-J
Server applications / Encryption software

Vendor: Dell

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the cryptographic process. A remote attacker can coerce two parties into computing the same predictable shared key and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RSA BSAFE Crypto-J: before 6.2.5


External links
https://www.dell.com/support/security/en-us/details/DOC-106556/DSA-2019-094-RSA-BSAFE®-Crypto-J-Multiple-Security-Vulnerabilities
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10318


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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