CVE-2020-29504 Weak cryptography in BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition

High 7.4 Published Updated

A missing cryptographic step in Dell BSAFE libraries allows attackers to bypass security controls, requiring an upgrade to secure versions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-29504?

CVE-2020-29504 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition, published on 2 Feb 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition, versions before 4.1.5, and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, versions before 4.5.2, contain a Missing Required Cryptographic Step Vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-295

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-29504?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Dell Bsafe Crypto-C-Micro-Edition, Dell Bsafe Micro-Edition-Suite.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29504?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-29504 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-29504 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-29504 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fmm6-q36g-mf2h.

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