Learn about CVE-2017-12821, a memory corruption vulnerability in Gemalto's HASP SRM, Sentinel HASP, and Sentinel LDK products before version 7.55, enabling remote code execution. Find mitigation steps and preventive measures.
Gemalto's HASP SRM, Sentinel HASP, and Sentinel LDK products before Sentinel LDK RTE version 7.55 have a vulnerability that could lead to remote code execution due to memory corruption.
Understanding CVE-2017-12821
This CVE involves a memory corruption issue in Gemalto's products that could potentially result in remote code execution.
What is CVE-2017-12821?
This CVE refers to a vulnerability in Gemalto's HASP SRM, Sentinel HASP, and Sentinel LDK products before version 7.55, allowing attackers to execute remote code by exploiting memory corruption.
The Impact of CVE-2017-12821
The vulnerability in Gemalto's products could lead to severe consequences, including unauthorized remote code execution, posing a significant threat to affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-12821
This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises from memory corruption in Gemalto's HASP SRM, Sentinel HASP, and Sentinel LDK products before Sentinel LDK RTE version 7.55, potentially enabling remote code execution.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability allows threat actors to exploit memory corruption in the affected Gemalto products to execute malicious code remotely.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from this vulnerability requires immediate action and long-term security measures.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates