Unchecked Return Value Vulnerability in Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite
CVE-2020-5359

5.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Dell
Status
Dell Bsafe Micro Edition Suite
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 December 2020

What is CVE-2020-5359?

The BSAFE Micro Edition Suite by Dell prior to version 4.5 contains a vulnerability characterized as an unchecked return value issue. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit the software, potentially leading to unauthorized modification and corruption of encrypted data. Proper validation and handling of return values are critical to maintaining data integrity and preventing security breaches.

Affected Version(s)

Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite < 4.5

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000181098/dsa-20...
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.html
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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