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CVE-2013-0947

2.1 · LOW

EMC RSA Authentication Manager 8.0 before P1 allows local users to discover cleartext operating-system passwords, HTTP plug-in proxy passwords, and SNMP communities by reading a (1) log file or (2)…

Published Jun 7, 2013rsaCWE-255EPSS 0.34%

Overview

CVE-2013-0947 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting rsa authentication_manager. It was published on June 7, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

EMC RSA Authentication Manager 8.0 before P1 allows local users to discover cleartext operating-system passwords, HTTP plug-in proxy passwords, and SNMP communities by reading a (1) log file or (2) configuration file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rsa. Update authentication_manager 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0947?

CVE-2013-0947 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting rsa authentication_manager. It was published on June 7, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2013-0947?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-0947?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rsa. Update authentication_manager 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-2013-0947?

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