What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-2287?

CVE-2012-2287 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (High). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Rsa Authentication Agent CVE-2012-2287

HIGH

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2012-09-25 security_alert@emc.com

Microsoft Authentication Bypass Rsa Authentication Agent Rsa Authentication Client

8.5

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

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Network

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Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 25, 2012 - 11:07 cve.org

HIGH 8.5

DescriptionCVE.org

The authentication functionality in EMC RSA Authentication Agent 7.1 and RSA Authentication Client 3.5 on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, when an unspecified configuration exists, allows remote authenticated users to bypass an intended token-authentication step, and establish a login session to a remote host, by leveraging Windows credentials for that host.

AnalysisAI

The authentication functionality in EMC RSA Authentication Agent 7.1 and RSA Authentication Client 3.5 on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, when an unspecified configuration exists, allows remote. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. The authentication functionality in EMC RSA Authentication Agent 7.1 and RSA Authentication Client 3.5 on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, when an unspecified configuration exists, allows remote authenticated users to bypass an intended token-authentication step, and establish a login session to a remote host, by leveraging Windows credentials for that host. Affected products include: Emc Rsa Authentication Agent, Emc Rsa Authentication Client.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.