CVE-2017-5000 : What You Need to Know

EMC RSA Archer versions 5.4.1.3, 5.5.3.1, 5.5.2.3, 5.5.2, 5.5.1.3.1, and 5.5.1.1 are affected by an information exposure vulnerability that could be exploited by a remote attacker with low privileges.

Understanding CVE-2017-5000

This CVE involves an information exposure vulnerability in EMC RSA Archer versions 5.4.1.3, 5.5.3.1, 5.5.2.3, 5.5.2, 5.5.1.3.1, and 5.5.1.1.

What is CVE-2017-5000?

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker with low privileges to exploit information disclosed in an error message to launch a more targeted attack.

The Impact of CVE-2017-5000

An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to carry out a more focused attack by utilizing the information exposed through an error message.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-5000

Vulnerability Description

Type: Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Affected Versions: RSA Archer 5.4.1.3, 5.5.3.1, 5.5.2.3, 5.5.2, 5.5.1.3.1, 5.5.1.1

Affected Systems and Versions

RSA Archer version 5.4.1.3, 5.5.3.1, 5.5.2.3, 5.5.2, 5.5.1.3.1, 5.5.1.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with low privileges remotely exploits information disclosed in an error message to launch a targeted attack.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches or updates promptly.
Monitor and restrict network access to potentially affected systems.
Educate users on identifying and avoiding suspicious emails or links.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation and least privilege access controls.

Patching and Updates

Check for and apply security patches released by EMC or the software vendor.