CRITICAL CVSS 10.0
Published: 2017-11-29

CVE-2017-14378

emc rsa_authentication_agent_api_for_c Security Advisory (CVE-2017-14378)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2017-14378 impacting emc rsa_authentication_agent_api_for_c. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
EMC RSA Authentication Agent API 8.5 for C and RSA Authentication Agent SDK 8.6 for C allow attackers to bypass authentication, aka an "Error Handling Vulnerability."

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product emc / rsa_authentication_agent_api_for_c
Affected Versions 8.5
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-noinfo

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2017-14378 impacting emc rsa_authentication_agent_api_for_c.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2017-14378.yaml
id: cve-2017-14378

info:
  name: emc rsa_authentication_agent_api_for_c - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: critical
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2017-14378 affecting emc rsa_authentication_agent_api_for_c.
    Evaluation: EMC RSA Authentication Agent API 8.5 for C and RSA Authentication Agent SDK 8.6 for C allow attackers to bypass authentication, aka an "Error Han...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2017-14378
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 10.0
    cve-id: CVE-2017-14378
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-noinfo
  tags: cve,cve-2017-14378,emc,rsa_authentication_agent_,critical

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "rsa_authentication_agent_api_for_c"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2017-14378.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2017-14378
# Target: emc rsa_authentication_agent_api_for_c | CVSS: 10.0 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2017-14378 (emc rsa_authentication_agent_api_for_c)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against emc rsa_authentication_agent_api_for_c scope (8.5).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2017-14378.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2017-14378
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install rsa_authentication_agent_ 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade rsa_authentication_agent_ 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update rsa_authentication_agent_

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i rsa_authentication_agent_ 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i rsa_authentication_agent_

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2017-14378 in emc rsa_authentication_agent_api_for_c?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update emc rsa_authentication_agent_api_for_c packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2017-14378?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2017-14378?

CVE-2017-14378 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
10.0
CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2017-14378
Weakness NVD-CWE-noinfo
Vendor emc
Product rsa_authentication_agent_api_for_c
Published 2017-11-29
Vector CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H