CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-0899: Infoleak

First published: Mon Jul 04 2016(Updated: )

EMC RSA Archer GRC 5.5.x before 5.5.3.4 allows remote authenticated users to read the web.config.bak file, and obtain sensitive credential information, by modifying the IIS configuration to set a Content-Type header for .bak files.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
EMC RSA Archer=5.5
EMC RSA Archer=5.5-sp1
EMC RSA Archer=5.5.1
EMC RSA Archer=5.5.1.3
EMC RSA Archer=5.5.2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-0899?

    CVE-2016-0899 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential exposure of sensitive credential information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-0899?

    To fix CVE-2016-0899, upgrade your EMC RSA Archer GRC to version 5.5.3.4 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-0899?

    CVE-2016-0899 affects users of EMC RSA Archer GRC versions 5.5.x up to 5.5.3.3, including all specific subversions mentioned.

  • What kind of data can be exposed due to CVE-2016-0899?

    CVE-2016-0899 allows remote authenticated users to read the web.config.bak file, potentially exposing sensitive credential information.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-0899?

    A temporary workaround for CVE-2016-0899 includes restricting access to the .bak files in the IIS configuration until a proper update can be applied.

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