7.6
CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-0643

First published: Fri May 16 2014(Updated: )

EMC RSA NetWitness before 9.8.5.19 and RSA Security Analytics before 10.2.4 and 10.3.x before 10.3.2, when Kerberos PAM is enabled, do not require a password, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by leveraging knowledge of a valid account name.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
EMC RSA NetWitness<9.8.5.19
EMC RSA Security Analytics>=10.2<10.2.4
EMC RSA Security Analytics>=10.3<10.3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-0643?

    CVE-2014-0643 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to bypass authentication.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-0643?

    To fix CVE-2014-0643, upgrade EMC RSA NetWitness to version 9.8.5.19 or later, and RSA Security Analytics to version 10.2.4 or later.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2014-0643?

    CVE-2014-0643 affects EMC RSA NetWitness versions prior to 9.8.5.19 and RSA Security Analytics versions before 10.2.4 and 10.3.x versions before 10.3.2.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2014-0643?

    CVE-2014-0643 can be exploited through authentication bypass attacks that use a valid account name without requiring a password.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-0643?

    Currently, the best approach for CVE-2014-0643 is to apply the recommended software updates to mitigate the vulnerability.

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