CVE-2016-0923

Description

The client in EMC RSA BSAFE Micro Edition Suite (MES) 4.0.x before 4.0.9 and 4.1.x before 4.1.5 places the weakest algorithms first in a signature-algorithm list transmitted to a server, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging server behavior in which the first algorithm is used.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.58%
Third-Party Advisory seclists.org Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory securitytracker.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Sep/25 third party advisory mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92994 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036835 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0923?
CVE-2016-0923 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-0923?
To fix CVE-2016-0923, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-0923 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-0923 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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