CVE-2017-5003 : Security Advisory and Response

EMC RSA Identity Governance and Lifecycle, RSA Via Lifecycle and Governance, and RSA Identity Management and Governance (IMG) are affected by Reflected Cross Site Scripting vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious users.

Understanding CVE-2017-5003

This CVE involves the potential exploitation of Reflected Cross Site Scripting vulnerabilities in specific versions of EMC RSA products.

What is CVE-2017-5003?

CVE-2017-5003 refers to the presence of Reflected Cross Site Scripting vulnerabilities in RSA Identity Governance and Lifecycle, RSA Via Lifecycle and Governance, and RSA Identity Management and Governance (IMG) products.

The Impact of CVE-2017-5003

The vulnerabilities could allow malicious users to execute attacks that compromise the affected systems, posing a significant security risk.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-5003

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability involves Reflected Cross Site Scripting, which can be exploited by attackers to compromise the affected systems.

Affected Systems and Versions

RSA Identity Governance and Lifecycle versions 7.0.1, 7.0.2 (all patch levels)
RSA Via Lifecycle and Governance version 7.0 (all patch levels)
RSA Identity Management and Governance (IMG) version 6.9.1 (all patch levels)

Exploitation Mechanism

Malicious users can exploit these vulnerabilities to launch attacks that compromise the security of the affected systems.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-5003 requires specific actions to mitigate the risks.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the vendor promptly.
Implement web application firewalls to filter and block malicious traffic.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to prevent exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.
Keep systems and software updated to prevent known vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security updates and patches from the vendor to address and fix the identified vulnerabilities.