Learn about CVE-2018-1245, an Authorization Bypass Vulnerability in RSA Identity Governance and Lifecycle versions 7.0.1, 7.0.2, and 7.1.0. Understand the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
CVE-2018-1245 pertains to an Authorization Bypass Vulnerability in RSA Identity Governance and Lifecycle versions 7.0.1, 7.0.2, and 7.1.0. This flaw allows a remote user with non-admin privileges to execute system commands at the OS level.
Understanding CVE-2018-1245
This CVE involves a critical security vulnerability in RSA Identity Governance and Lifecycle software.
What is CVE-2018-1245?
Versions 7.0.1, 7.0.2, and 7.1.0 of RSA Identity Lifecycle and Governance have a security flaw in the workflow architect component, allowing unauthorized users to bypass Java Security Policies and run system commands with application owner privileges.
The Impact of CVE-2018-1245
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 9, indicating a critical severity level. The impact includes high confidentiality and integrity risks, with a low level of privileges required for exploitation.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1245
This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The flaw in RSA Identity Governance and Lifecycle versions 7.0.1, 7.0.2, and 7.1.0 allows remote non-admin users to bypass Java Security Policies and execute system commands at the OS level with application owner privileges.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated malicious user with non-admin privileges to bypass security policies and execute arbitrary system commands at the OS level.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2018-1245 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Regularly check for security updates and patches from RSA to address known vulnerabilities and enhance system security.