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CVE-2013-3280

7.5 · HIGH

EMC RSA Authentication Agent 7.1.x before 7.1.2 for Web for Internet Information Services has a fail-open design, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via vectors th…

Published Oct 25, 2013emcCWE-264EPSS 2.28%

Overview

CVE-2013-3280 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting emc rsa_authentication_agent. It was published on October 25, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

EMC RSA Authentication Agent 7.1.x before 7.1.2 for Web for Internet Information Services has a fail-open design, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via vectors that trigger an agent crash.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from emc. Update rsa_authentication_agent 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-2013-3280?

CVE-2013-3280 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting emc rsa_authentication_agent. It was published on October 25, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-3280?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-3280?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from emc. Update rsa_authentication_agent 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.

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