How severe is CVE-2023-28074?

CVE-2023-28074 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-28074 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28074?

CVE-2023-28074 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-2023-28074?

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

Does CVE-2023-28074 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-28074 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-31799.

When was CVE-2023-28074 published?

CVE-2023-28074 was published on 2024-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28074

CVE-2023-28074 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Bsafe Crypto-c-micro-edition with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-31799
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Dell Bsafe Crypto-c-micro-edition
Published: 2024-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition, version 4.1.5, and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, versions 4.0 through 4.6.1 and version 5.0, contains an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information exposure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28074?: Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition, version 4.1.5, and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, versions 4.0 through 4.6.1 and version 5.0, contains an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information exposure.
How severe is CVE-2023-28074?: CVE-2023-28074 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-28074 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28074?: CVE-2023-28074 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-2023-28074?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-28074 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-28074 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-31799.
When was CVE-2023-28074 published?: CVE-2023-28074 was published on 2024-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000212325/dsa-2023-120-dell-bsafe-micro-edition-suite-security-update

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:bsafe_crypto-c-micro-edition:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:bsafe_micro-edition-suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:bsafe_micro-edition-suite:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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