Stack-based Buffer Overflow in RSA Authentication Agent for Web on IIS and Apache
CVE-2018-1232

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Dell
Status
Rsa Authentication Agent For Web For Iis, Rsa Authentication Agent For Web For Apache Web Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 March 2018

What is CVE-2018-1232?

RSA Authentication Agent for Web versions 8.0.1 and earlier for IIS and Apache Web Server are vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow. This vulnerability can be triggered when processing malformed web cookies, potentially allowing an attacker to crash the authentication agent, leading to a denial-of-service condition. It is crucial for organizations using this software to assess their risk and apply security patches provided by the vendor.

Affected Version(s)

RSA Authentication Agent for Web for IIS, RSA Authentication Agent for Web for Apache Web Server version 8.0.1 and earlier

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Mar/60
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040577
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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