CVE-2012-4613: Medium severity emc rsa data protection manager vulnerability

Published Nov 16, 2012
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Updated

EMC RSA Data Protection Manager Appliance 2.7.x and 3.x before 3.2.1 does not properly restrict the number of authentication attempts by a user account, which makes it easier for local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a brute-force attack.

Affected Software

4 affected components
EMC RSA Data Protection Manager Appliance=2.7.0
EMC RSA Data Protection Manager Appliance=3.0
EMC RSA Data Protection Manager Appliance=3.1
EMC RSA Data Protection Manager Appliance=3.2

Event History

Nov 16, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4613?

CVE-2012-4613 is rated as medium severity due to the potential for brute-force attacks against user accounts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4613?

To fix CVE-2012-4613, upgrade the EMC RSA Data Protection Manager Appliance to version 3.2.1 or later.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2012-4613?

CVE-2012-4613 affects EMC RSA Data Protection Manager Appliance versions 2.7.x and 3.x before 3.2.1.

4

What can attackers do with the vulnerability in CVE-2012-4613?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2012-4613 to perform brute-force attacks, potentially allowing unauthorized access to user accounts.

5

Is CVE-2012-4613 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2012-4613 is considered a local vulnerability because it requires access to the affected system for exploitation.

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