CVE-2018-1232: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 30, 2018
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Updated

RSA Authentication Agent version 8.0.1 and earlier for Web for both IIS and Apache Web Server are impacted by a stack-based buffer overflow which may occur when handling certain malicious web cookies that have invalid formats. The attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the authentication agent and cause a denial-of-service situation.

Affected Software

2 affected components
RSA Authentication Agent For Web Apache Web Server<=8.0.1
RSA Authentication Agent For Web Iis<=8.0.1

Event History

Mar 30, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1232?

CVE-2018-1232 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow attackers to exploit a buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-1232?

To fix CVE-2018-1232, upgrade the RSA Authentication Agent for Web to version 8.0.2 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-1232?

CVE-2018-1232 affects RSA Authentication Agent for Web versions 8.0.1 and earlier running on IIS and Apache Web Servers.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1232?

CVE-2018-1232 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2018-1232 lead to a denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2018-1232 can be exploited to crash the authentication service, leading to a denial of service.

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