DSA-2023-120: Dell BSAFE™ Micro Edition Suite Security Update
Summary: Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite remediation is available to address a vulnerability that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
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Impact
Medium
Details
| Proprietary Code CVEs | Description | CVSS Base Score | CVSS Vector String |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-28074 | Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition, version 4.1.5, and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, versions 4.0 through 4.6.1 and version 5.0, contains an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information exposure. | 6.2 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| Proprietary Code CVEs | Description | CVSS Base Score | CVSS Vector String |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-28074 | Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition, version 4.1.5, and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, versions 4.0 through 4.6.1 and version 5.0, contains an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information exposure. | 6.2 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
Affected Products & Remediation
| Product | Affected Versions | Remediated Versions | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite | Version 5.0 | Versions 5.0.1 and 5.0.2.1 | How To Request a Dell BSAFE product download |
| Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite | Versions 4.0 through 4.6.1 | Version 4.6.2 | How To Request a Dell BSAFE product download |
| Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition | Versions 4.0 through 4.1.5 | Versions MES 4.6.2 and MES 5.0.1 | How To Request a Dell BSAFE product download |
| Product | Affected Versions | Remediated Versions | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite | Version 5.0 | Versions 5.0.1 and 5.0.2.1 | How To Request a Dell BSAFE product download |
| Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite | Versions 4.0 through 4.6.1 | Version 4.6.2 | How To Request a Dell BSAFE product download |
| Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition | Versions 4.0 through 4.1.5 | Versions MES 4.6.2 and MES 5.0.1 | How To Request a Dell BSAFE product download |
Note: This vulnerability does not impact BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition FIPS Module, but only impacts the SDK. Customers impacted by the BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition SDK vulnerability can upgrade to BSAFE Micro Edition Suite as per the announcement at https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000205186
Customers running affected versions per the "Affected Products" table above should upgrade to Micro Edition Suite 5.0.2.1.
The Affected Products and Remediation table above may not be a comprehensive list of all affected supported versions and may be updated as more information becomes available.
Customers running affected versions per the "Affected Products" table above should upgrade to Micro Edition Suite 5.0.2.1.
The Affected Products and Remediation table above may not be a comprehensive list of all affected supported versions and may be updated as more information becomes available.
Workarounds & Mitigations
| CVE ID | Workaround and Mitigation |
|---|---|
| CVE-2023-28074 | This issue can be mitigated by a workaround, if customer’s implementations are deemed to be vulnerable. Customers with an active maintenance contract can contact BSAFE Support for details about the workaround. |
Revision History
| Revision | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2023-04-13 | Initial release |
| 1.1 | 2023-04-14 | Minor Update |
| 2.0 | 2023-05-03 | Major Update |
| 3.0 | 2023-09-18 | Major Update |
| 4.0 | 2024-07-30 | Public Disclosure of CVE details |
| 5.0 | 2024-08-20 | Revised CVE Description |
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BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition, BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, Product Security InformationArticle Properties
Article Number: 000212325
Article Type: Dell Security Advisory
Last Modified: 20 Aug 2024
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