CVE-2019-3768 : Security Advisory and Response

RSA Authentication Manager versions prior to 8.4 P7 contain an XML Entity Injection Vulnerability that could lead to information exposure.

Understanding CVE-2019-3768

This CVE involves a vulnerability in RSA Authentication Manager that allows a remote authenticated attacker to disclose local system files through specially crafted XML messages.

What is CVE-2019-3768?

The XML Entity Injection Vulnerability in RSA Authentication Manager versions earlier than 8.4 P7 enables a malicious user to potentially access local system files by manipulating XML messages.

The Impact of CVE-2019-3768

Confidentiality Impact: High
Base Score: 6.5 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged

Technical Details of CVE-2019-3768

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to exploit XML entity injection, potentially leading to the exposure of local system files.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: RSA Authentication Manager
Vendor: Dell
Vulnerable Versions: Prior to 8.4 P7

Exploitation Mechanism

The attacker can exploit the vulnerability by providing a specifically crafted XML message to the RSA Authentication Manager, triggering the disclosure of sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-3768 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update RSA Authentication Manager to version 8.4 P7 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious XML messages.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software to prevent known vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Educate users on safe practices to prevent social engineering attacks.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Dell for RSA Authentication Manager to address the XML Entity Injection Vulnerability.