CVE-2016-0923

Name: CVE-2016-0923
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-18T02:59:04.98+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0923 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The client in EMC RSA BSAFE Micro Edition Suite (MES) 4.0.x before 4.0.9 and 4.1.x before 4.1.5 places the weakest algorithms first in a signature-algorithm list transmitted to a server, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging server behavior in which the first algorithm is used.. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The client in EMC RSA BSAFE Micro Edition Suite (MES) 4.0.x before 4.0.9 and 4.1.x before 4.1.5 places the weakest algorithms first in a signature-algorithm list transmitted to a server, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging server behavior in which the first algorithm is used.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.60%

72.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-327

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Bsafe	>= 4.0.0, < 4.0.9
Dell	Bsafe	>= 4.1.0, < 4.1.5

References

http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Sep/25Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92994Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036835Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Sep/25Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92994Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036835Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0923?

How severe is CVE-2016-0923?

CVE-2016-0923 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0923?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST