Vulnerability Description
The default configuration of EMC RSA BSAFE Toolkits and RSA Data Protection Manager (DPM) 20130918 uses the Dual Elliptic Curve Deterministic Random Bit Generation (Dual_EC_DRBG) algorithm, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging unspecified "security concerns," aka the ESA-2013-068 issue. NOTE: this issue has been SPLIT from CVE-2007-6755 because the vendor announcement did not state a specific technical rationale for a change in the algorithm; thus, CVE cannot reach a conclusion that a CVE-2007-6755 concern was the reason, or one of the reasons, for this change.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Emc | Rsa Bsafe Toolkits | - |
| Emc | Rsa Data Protection Manager | 20130918 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/09/stop-using-nsa-influence-code-in-our-pro
- http://blog.cryptographyengineering.com/2013/09/rsa-warns-developers-against-its
- http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-332655/
- http://threatpost.com/in-wake-of-latest-crypto-revelations-everything-is-suspect
- http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/09/stop-using-nsa-influence-code-in-our-pro
- http://blog.cryptographyengineering.com/2013/09/rsa-warns-developers-against-its
- http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-332655/
- http://threatpost.com/in-wake-of-latest-crypto-revelations-everything-is-suspect
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6078?
CVE-2013-6078 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). The default configuration of EMC RSA BSAFE Toolkits and RSA Data Protection Manager (DPM) 20130918 uses the Dual Elliptic Curve Deterministic Random Bit Generation (Dual_EC_DRBG) algorithm, which make...
How severe is CVE-2013-6078?
CVE-2013-6078 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-6078?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Emc Rsa Bsafe Toolkits, Emc Rsa Data Protection Manager.