How severe is CVE-2016-0923?

CVE-2016-0923 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-0923 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0923?

CVE-2016-0923 affects Dell Bsafe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0923?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-0923 published?

CVE-2016-0923 was published on 2016-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0923

CVE-2016-0923 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Bsafe with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Dell Bsafe
Published: 2016-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0923?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2016-0923?: CVE-2016-0923 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-0923 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0923?: CVE-2016-0923 affects Dell Bsafe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0923?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-0923 published?: CVE-2016-0923 was published on 2016-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:bsafe:*:*:*:*:micro_edition_suite:*:*:*

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