CVE-2020-35169 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition, versions before 4.1.5, and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, versions before 4.5.2, contain an Improper Input Validation Vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2020-35169

This CVE involves an Improper Input Validation Vulnerability in Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite.

What is CVE-2020-35169?

CVE-2020-35169 is a vulnerability in Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, where versions prior to 4.1.5 and 4.6 are affected.

The Impact of CVE-2020-35169

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 9.1, categorizing it as critical. It can lead to high confidentiality and integrity impacts without requiring privileges.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-35169

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability involves an Improper Input Validation issue 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: Before 4.1.5 and 4.6

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited over a network with low attack complexity, impacting confidentiality and integrity without requiring user interaction.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-35169 with the following steps:

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 secure coding practices to prevent input validation vulnerabilities.
Regularly conduct security assessments and audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

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