CVE-2007-6755
CVE-2007-6755 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Bsafe Crypto-c-micro-edition with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-327.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-327
- Affected product: Dell Bsafe Crypto-c-micro-edition
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Description
The NIST SP 800-90A default statement of the Dual Elliptic Curve Deterministic Random Bit Generation (Dual_EC_DRBG) algorithm contains point Q constants with a possible relationship to certain "skeleton key" values, which might allow context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of those values. NOTE: this is a preliminary CVE for Dual_EC_DRBG; future research may provide additional details about point Q and associated attacks, and could potentially lead to a RECAST or REJECT of this CVE.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-6755?
- The NIST SP 800-90A default statement of the Dual Elliptic Curve Deterministic Random Bit Generation (Dual_EC_DRBG) algorithm contains point Q constants with a possible relationship to certain "skeleton key" values, which might allow context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of those values. NOTE: this is a preliminary CVE for Dual_EC_DRBG; future research may provide additional details about point Q and associated attacks, and could potentially lead to a RECAST or REJECT of this CVE.
- How severe is CVE-2007-6755?
- CVE-2007-6755 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-6755 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-6755?
- CVE-2007-6755 primarily affects Dell Bsafe Crypto-c-micro-edition. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-6755?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-6755 published?
- CVE-2007-6755 was published on 2013-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/09/stop-using-nsa-influence-code-in-our-product-rsa-tells-customers/
- http://blog.cryptographyengineering.com/2013/09/rsa-warns-developers-against-its-own.html
- http://blog.cryptographyengineering.com/2013/09/the-many-flaws-of-dualecdrbg.html
- http://rump2007.cr.yp.to/15-shumow.pdf
- http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-332655/
- http://threatpost.com/in-wake-of-latest-crypto-revelations-everything-is-suspect
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63657
- https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2007/11/the_strange_sto.html
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:bsafe_crypto-c-micro-edition:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:bsafe_crypto-j:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:bsafe_crypto-j:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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