How severe is CVE-2020-35168?

CVE-2020-35168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-35168 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-35168?

CVE-2020-35168 primarily affects Dell Bsafe Crypto-c-micro-edition. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35168?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-35168 published?

CVE-2020-35168 was published on 2022-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-35168

CVE-2020-35168 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Bsafe Crypto-c-micro-edition with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Dell Bsafe Crypto-c-micro-edition
Published: 2022-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition, versions before 4.1.5, and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, versions before 4.6, contain an Observable Timing Discrepancy Vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-35168?: Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition, versions before 4.1.5, and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, versions before 4.6, contain an Observable Timing Discrepancy Vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2020-35168?: CVE-2020-35168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-35168 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-35168?: CVE-2020-35168 primarily affects Dell Bsafe Crypto-c-micro-edition. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35168?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-35168 published?: CVE-2020-35168 was published on 2022-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:bsafe_crypto-c-micro-edition:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:bsafe_micro-edition-suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database:12.1.0.2:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database:19c:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database:21c:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:http_server:12.2.1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:http_server:12.2.1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:security_service:12.2.1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:security_service:12.2.1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server_proxy_plug-in:12.2.1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server_proxy_plug-in:12.2.1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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