CVE-2020-29504: Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition, versions before 4.1.5, and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, versions before

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-29504?

bsafe crypto-c-micro-edition: upgrade to 4.1.5; bsafe micro-edition-suite: upgrade to 4.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-29504 being exploited?

CVE-2020-29504 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-29504 affect?

CVE-2020-29504 affects bsafe crypto-c-micro-edition, bsafe micro-edition-suite. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition, versions before 4.1.5, and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, versions before 4.5.2, contain a Missing Required Cryptographic Step Vulnerability.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-29504?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.4REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-29504 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting bsafe crypto-c-micro-edition, bsafe micro-edition-suite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition, versions before 4.1.5, and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, versions before 4.5.2, contain a Missing Required Cryptographic Step Vulnerability.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-295
Published	2024-02-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-02 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell bsafe crypto-c-micro-edition UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.1.5

Fixed in: 4.1.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bsafe-crypto-c-micro-edition || rpm -q bsafe-crypto-c-micro-edition || bsafe-crypto-c-micro-edition --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bsafe-crypto-c-micro-edition

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bsafe-crypto-c-micro-edition

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

dell bsafe micro-edition-suite UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.5.2

Fixed in: 4.5.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bsafe-micro-edition-suite || rpm -q bsafe-micro-edition-suite || bsafe-micro-edition-suite --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bsafe-micro-edition-suite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bsafe-micro-edition-suite

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-29504?

bsafe crypto-c-micro-edition: upgrade to 4.1.5; bsafe micro-edition-suite: upgrade to 4.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-29504 being exploited?

CVE-2020-29504 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-29504 affect?

CVE-2020-29504 affects bsafe crypto-c-micro-edition, bsafe micro-edition-suite. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition, versions before 4.1.5, and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, versions before 4.5.2, contain a Missing Required Cryptographic Step Vulnerability.

How urgent is CVE-2020-29504?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Dell vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-28074 MEDIUM 6.2 UPGRADE UPGRADE Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition, version 4.1.5, and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, versions 4.0 through 4.6
CVE-2020-35165 MEDIUM 5.1 UPGRADE UPGRADE Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition, versions before 4.1.5, and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, versions before

References

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