CVE-2020-29505 Weak cryptography in Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition

High 7.1 Published 11 Jul 2022 Updated 16 Sep 2024

A key management error in Dell BSAFE libraries allows attackers to bypass cryptographic security controls.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-29505?

CVE-2020-29505 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition, published on 11 Jul 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

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 Key Management Error Vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-331

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-29505?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Dell Bsafe Crypto-C-Micro-Edition, Dell Bsafe Micro-Edition-Suite, Oracle Retail Customer Insights.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29505?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-29505 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-29505 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-29505 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9qm9-mgq3-x66p.