First published: Fri Sep 25 2015(Updated: )
EMC RSA Archer GRC 5.x before 5.5.3 uses cleartext for stored passwords in unspecified circumstances, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading database fields.
Credit: security_alert@emc.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
EMC RSA Archer | =5.5.0 | |
EMC RSA Archer | =5.5.1 | |
EMC RSA Archer | =5.5.2 |
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CVE-2015-4543 has a medium severity rating as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in the database.
To mitigate CVE-2015-4543, upgrade your EMC RSA Archer GRC to version 5.5.3 or above where the issue is resolved.
CVE-2015-4543 affects EMC RSA Archer GRC versions 5.5.0, 5.5.1, and 5.5.2.
Yes, CVE-2015-4543 can be exploited by remote authenticated users who can read database fields containing cleartext passwords.
CVE-2015-4543 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability due to the use of cleartext for stored passwords.