CVE-2018-1234

Name: CVE-2018-1234
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-30T21:29:01.807+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1234 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. RSA Authentication Agent version 8.0.1 and earlier for Web for IIS is affected by a problem where access control list (ACL) permissions on a Windows Named Pipe were not sufficient to prevent access by unauthorized users. The attacker with local access to the system can exploit this vulnerability to read configuration properties for the authentication agent.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

RSA Authentication Agent version 8.0.1 and earlier for Web for IIS is affected by a problem where access control list (ACL) permissions on a Windows Named Pipe were not sufficient to prevent access by unauthorized users. The attacker with local access to the system can exploit this vulnerability to read configuration properties for the authentication agent.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rsa	Authentication Agent For Web	<= 8.0.1

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Mar/60Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040577Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Mar/60Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040577Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1234?

How severe is CVE-2018-1234?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1234 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1234?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST