CVE-2012-2279: Input Validation

Published Jul 13, 2012
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Updated

Open redirect vulnerability in the Security Console in EMC RSA Authentication Manager 7.1 before SP4 P14 and RSA SecurID Appliance 3.0 before SP4 P14 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

12 affected components
EMC RSA Authentication Manager<=7.1
EMC RSA Authentication Manager=7.0
EMC RSA Authentication Manager=7.1
EMC RSA Authentication Manager=7.1-sp3
RSA Authentication Manager=7.1-sp42
RSA SecurID Appliance=2.0
RSA SecurID Appliance=2.0.1
RSA SecurID Appliance=2.0.2
RSA SecurID Appliance=3.0
RSA SecurID Appliance=3.0-sp2
RSA SecurID Appliance=3.0-sp3
RSA SecurID Appliance=3.0-sp4

Event History

Jul 13, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2279?

CVE-2012-2279 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow attackers to conduct phishing attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-2279?

To remediate CVE-2012-2279, upgrade to EMC RSA Authentication Manager version 7.1 SP4 P14 or RSA SecurID Appliance version 3.0 SP4 P14.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2012-2279?

CVE-2012-2279 affects EMC RSA Authentication Manager versions 7.0, 7.1 before SP4 P14 and RSA SecurID Appliance versions prior to 3.0 SP4 P14.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2279?

CVE-2012-2279 is an open redirect vulnerability that allows attackers to redirect users to arbitrary websites.

5

Can CVE-2012-2279 lead to phishing attacks?

Yes, CVE-2012-2279 can be exploited by attackers to redirect users, making it possible to conduct phishing attacks.

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