CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-4631

First published: Mon Dec 08 2014(Updated: )

RSA Adaptive Authentication (On-Premise) 6.0.2.1 through 7.1 P3, when using device binding in a Challenge SOAP call or using the RSA Adaptive Authentication Integration Adapters with Out-of-Band Phone (Authentify) functionality, conducts permanent device binding even when authentication fails, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
RSA Adaptive Authentication=6.0.2.1
RSA Adaptive Authentication=6.0.2.1-sp1_patch2
RSA Adaptive Authentication=6.0.2.1-sp1_patch3
RSA Adaptive Authentication=6.0.2.1-sp2
RSA Adaptive Authentication=6.0.2.1-sp2_patch1
RSA Adaptive Authentication=6.0.2.1-sp3
RSA Adaptive Authentication=6.0.2.1-sp3_p3
RSA Adaptive Authentication=7.0
RSA Adaptive Authentication=7.1
RSA Adaptive Authentication=7.1-p2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-4631?

    CVE-2014-4631 has a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on user authentication processes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-4631?

    To mitigate CVE-2014-4631, it is recommended to apply the latest patches or updates provided by EMC for RSA Adaptive Authentication.

  • Which versions of RSA Adaptive Authentication are affected by CVE-2014-4631?

    CVE-2014-4631 affects EMC RSA Adaptive Authentication On-Premise versions 6.0.2.1 through 7.1 P3.

  • What causes the vulnerability described in CVE-2014-4631?

    CVE-2014-4631 is caused by permanent device binding being enforced even when user authentication fails during specific Challenge SOAP calls.

  • Is there a risk of unauthorized access with CVE-2014-4631?

    Yes, CVE-2014-4631 poses a risk of unauthorized access due to the improper handling of device binding and authentication failures.

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