CVE-2023-28077: Dell BSAFE SSL-J, versions prior to 6.5, and versions 7.0 and 7.1 contain a debug message revealing unnecessa

Routine

MEDIUM 4.4UPGRADE

CVE-2023-28077 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) affecting bsafe ssl-j. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell BSAFE SSL-J, versions prior to 6.5, and versions 7.0 and 7.1 contain a debug message revealing unnecessary information vulnerability. This may lead to disclosing sensitive information to a locally privileged user.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1295, CWE-200
Published	2024-02-10
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

2024-02-10 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell bsafe ssl-j UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.0 and < 6.5.1 · >= 7.0 and < 7.1.1

Fixed in: 6.5.1, 7.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bsafe-ssl-j || rpm -q bsafe-ssl-j || bsafe-ssl-j --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bsafe-ssl-j

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bsafe-ssl-j

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 6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bsafe-ssl-j sudo apt install bsafe-ssl-j=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo apt-mark hold bsafe-ssl-j

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

dnf --showduplicates list bsafe-ssl-j sudo dnf downgrade bsafe-ssl-j-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add bsafe-ssl-j

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-2023-28077?

bsafe ssl-j: upgrade to 6.5.1, 7.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-28077 being exploited?

CVE-2023-28077 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-2023-28077 affect?

CVE-2023-28077 affects bsafe ssl-j. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). Dell BSAFE SSL-J, versions prior to 6.5, and versions 7.0 and 7.1 contain a debug message revealing unnecessary information vulnerability. This may lead to disclosing sensitive information to a locally privileged user.

How urgent is CVE-2023-28077?

Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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