CVE-2018-1234

Description

RSA Authentication Agent version 8.0.1 and earlier for Web for IIS is affected by a problem where access control list (ACL) permissions on a Windows Named Pipe were not sufficient to prevent access by unauthorized users. The attacker with local access to the system can exploit this vulnerability to read configuration properties for the authentication agent.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory seclists.org Third-Party Advisory securitytracker.com
Affected: Dell EMC RSA Authentication Agent for Web for IIS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Mar/60 third party advisory mailing list
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040577 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1234?
CVE-2018-1234 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1234?
To fix CVE-2018-1234, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-1234 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1234 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-1234?
CVE-2018-1234 affects Dell EMC RSA Authentication Agent for Web for IIS.
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