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

Routine

MEDIUM 6.2UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-28074 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.2) 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, 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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.2 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2024-07-31
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

2024-07-31 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell bsafe crypto-c-micro-edition UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.0.0 and <= 4.1.5

Fixed in: newer than 4.1.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.0

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 newer than 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.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bsafe-crypto-c-micro-edition sudo apt install bsafe-crypto-c-micro-edition=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold bsafe-crypto-c-micro-edition

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list bsafe-crypto-c-micro-edition sudo dnf downgrade bsafe-crypto-c-micro-edition-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add bsafe-crypto-c-micro-edition

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

dell bsafe micro-edition-suite UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.0.0 and < 4.6.2 · 5.0

Fixed in: 4.6.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.0

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 4.6.2 (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.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bsafe-micro-edition-suite sudo apt install bsafe-micro-edition-suite=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold bsafe-micro-edition-suite

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list bsafe-micro-edition-suite sudo dnf downgrade bsafe-micro-edition-suite-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add bsafe-micro-edition-suite

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-28074?

bsafe crypto-c-micro-edition: upgrade to newer than 4.1.5; bsafe micro-edition-suite: upgrade to 4.6.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-28074 being exploited?

CVE-2023-28074 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-2023-28074 affect?

CVE-2023-28074 affects bsafe crypto-c-micro-edition, bsafe micro-edition-suite. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.2). 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

How urgent is CVE-2023-28074?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Dell vulnerabilities

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