CVE-2023-28053 Weak cryptography in NetWorker Virtual Edition

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit deprecated SSH cryptographic algorithms in Dell NetWorker Virtual Edition to potentially disclose sensitive information.

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-2023-28053?

CVE-2023-28053 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell NetWorker Virtual Edition, published on 18 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Dell NetWorker Virtual Edition versions 19.8 and below contain the use of deprecated cryptographic algorithms in the SSH component. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to some information disclosure.

Weakness: CWE-327

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28053?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Emc Networker.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28053?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28053 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-28053 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28053 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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