CVE-2020-35163 : Security Advisory and Response

Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition, versions before 4.1.5, and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, versions before 4.6, contain a Use of Insufficiently Random Values Vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2020-35163

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite.

What is CVE-2020-35163?

The CVE-2020-35163 vulnerability pertains to the use of insufficiently random values in Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, specifically affecting versions prior to 4.1.5 and 4.6, respectively.

The Impact of CVE-2020-35163

The impact of this vulnerability is rated as medium severity with a CVSS base score of 5.3. It can result in low confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-35163

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE-2020-35163 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability involves the use of insufficiently random values in Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition
Vendor: Dell
Versions Affected: < 4.1.5
Product: Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite
Vendor: Dell
Versions Affected: < 4.6

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited through network-based attacks with low complexity and no privileges required.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2020-35163, follow these mitigation and prevention strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update affected systems to versions 4.1.5 and 4.6 or higher.
Monitor vendor security advisories for patches and updates.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong cryptographic practices.
Regularly review and update random number generation mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Dell promptly to mitigate the vulnerability.