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CVE-2006-7199

8.5 · HIGH

EMC RSA Security SiteKey allows remote attackers to display the correct image via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack in which an attacker-controlled server proxies authentication data to and from a…

Published Apr 30, 2007emcEPSS 2.34%

Overview

CVE-2006-7199 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting emc rsa_security_sitekey. It was published on April 30, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

EMC RSA Security SiteKey allows remote attackers to display the correct image via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack in which an attacker-controlled server proxies authentication data to and from a legitimate SiteKey server. NOTE: the vendor disputes the severity of the issue, stating that it is easier to monitor this attack than "attacks against static web pages."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from emc. Update rsa_security_sitekey to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.cr-labs.com/publications/SiteKey-20060718.pdfRefwww.cr-labs.com/publications/WhySiteKey-20060824.pdfRefwww.networkworld.com/newsletters/sec/2007/0402sec2.htmlRefwww.cr-labs.com/publications/SiteKey-20060718.pdfRefwww.cr-labs.com/publications/WhySiteKey-20060824.pdfRefwww.networkworld.com/newsletters/sec/2007/0402sec2.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7199?

CVE-2006-7199 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting emc rsa_security_sitekey. It was published on April 30, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-7199?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-7199?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from emc. Update rsa_security_sitekey to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-7199?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-7199 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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