CVE-2019-3725 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-3725, a critical Command Injection vulnerability in RSA Netwitness Platform and Security Analytics, allowing remote unauthorized access. Find mitigation steps and patching details here.
CVE-2019-3725 pertains to a Command Injection vulnerability affecting RSA Netwitness Platform and RSA Security Analytics.
Understanding CVE-2019-3725
What is CVE-2019-3725?
Versions of RSA Netwitness Platform below 11.2.1.1 and RSA Security Analytics below 10.6.6.1 are susceptible to a Command Injection vulnerability due to inadequate input validation, allowing remote unauthorized individuals to execute unauthorized commands on the server.
The Impact of CVE-2019-3725
This vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 9.8, indicating a critical severity level with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-3725
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation in RSA Netwitness Platform and RSA Security Analytics, enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Affected Systems and Versions
- RSA Netwitness Platform <= 11.2.1.1
- RSA Security Analytics <= 10.6.6.1
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Unchanged
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply vendor-supplied patches immediately
- Monitor network traffic for signs of exploitation
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch all software and systems
- Implement network segmentation and access controls
Patching and Updates
- RSA has provided patches to address this vulnerability