CVE-2018-11055 : What You Need to Know

RSA BSAFE Micro Edition Suite versions prior to 4.0.11 and 4.1.6.1 are vulnerable to a 'Heap Inspection' issue allowing unauthorized data access.

Understanding CVE-2018-11055

What is CVE-2018-11055?

Versions of RSA BSAFE Micro Edition Suite older than 4.0.11 and 4.1.6.1 have a vulnerability known as 'Heap Inspection.' This flaw enables a malicious local user to access data by inspecting heap memory.

The Impact of CVE-2018-11055

The vulnerability poses a medium risk with a CVSS base score of 4.4, affecting confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-11055

Vulnerability Description

Decoded PKCS #12 data stored in heap memory is not properly cleared, allowing unauthorized access through heap memory inspection.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: RSA BSAFE Micro Edition Suite
Vendor: RSA
Vulnerable Versions:
Older than 4.0.11 (4.0.x series)
Older than 4.1.6.1 (4.1.x series)

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability occurs due to improper clearing of heap memory before release, enabling unauthorized data access through heap inspection.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update RSA BSAFE Micro Edition Suite to versions 4.0.11 or 4.1.6.1 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict access to sensitive data stored in heap memory.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and apply security patches to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement access controls and encryption mechanisms to safeguard sensitive data.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by RSA to address the 'Heap Inspection' vulnerability.