What is CVE-2018-1247?

CVE-2018-1247 is a vulnerability found in RSA Authentication Manager Security Console version 8.3 and earlier, which allows admin users to inject a maliciously crafted DTD in an XML file to cause a denial of service or extract server data.

How severe is CVE-2018-1247?

The severity score of CVE-2018-1247 is 7.1, which is considered high.

How does CVE-2018-1247 affect RSA Authentication Manager Security Console?

CVE-2018-1247 affects RSA Authentication Manager Security Console version 8.3 and earlier, potentially allowing admin users to cause a denial of service or extract server data by injecting a maliciously crafted DTD in an XML file.

Is there a fix for CVE-2018-1247?

Yes, upgrading to a version later than 8.3 of RSA Authentication Manager Security Console will fix the CVE-2018-1247 vulnerability.

Can I find more information about CVE-2018-1247?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2018-1247 at the following references: [1](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/18), [2](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104107), [3](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040835).

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-1247

high

7.1

CWE

611

4/5/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-1247: XEE

First published: Fri May 04 2018(Updated: )

RSA Authentication Manager Security Console, version 8.3 and earlier, contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability. This could potentially allow admin users to cause a denial of service or extract server data via injecting a maliciously crafted DTD in an XML file submitted to the application.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
EMC RSA Authentication Manager	<=8.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1247?
CVE-2018-1247 is a vulnerability found in RSA Authentication Manager Security Console version 8.3 and earlier, which allows admin users to inject a maliciously crafted DTD in an XML file to cause a denial of service or extract server data.
How severe is CVE-2018-1247?
The severity score of CVE-2018-1247 is 7.1, which is considered high.
How does CVE-2018-1247 affect RSA Authentication Manager Security Console?
CVE-2018-1247 affects RSA Authentication Manager Security Console version 8.3 and earlier, potentially allowing admin users to cause a denial of service or extract server data by injecting a maliciously crafted DTD in an XML file.
Is there a fix for CVE-2018-1247?
Yes, upgrading to a version later than 8.3 of RSA Authentication Manager Security Console will fix the CVE-2018-1247 vulnerability.
Can I find more information about CVE-2018-1247?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2018-1247 at the following references: [1](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/18), [2](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104107), [3](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040835).

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