CVE-2013-0931: Medium severity rsa authentication agent vulnerability

Published Mar 5, 2013
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Updated

EMC RSA Authentication Agent 7.1.x before 7.1.2 on Windows does not enforce the Quick PIN Unlock timeout feature, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the passcode requirement for a screensaved session by entering a PIN after timeout expiration.

Affected Software

4 affected components
RSA Authentication Agent For Windows=7.1
RSA Authentication Agent For Windows=7.1.1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Microsoft Windows XP

Event History

Mar 5, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0931?

CVE-2013-0931 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-0931?

To fix CVE-2013-0931, update EMC RSA Authentication Agent to version 7.1.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2013-0931?

CVE-2013-0931 affects users of EMC RSA Authentication Agent versions 7.1 and 7.1.1 on Windows.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2013-0931 enable?

CVE-2013-0931 enables physical proximity attacks that can bypass passcode requirements after timeout expiration.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2013-0931?

The impact of CVE-2013-0931 is the potential unauthorized access to sessions that are meant to be secured by a PIN.

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