CVE-2017-8006
CWE-287Published: July 17, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
In EMC RSA Authentication Manager 8.2 SP1 Patch 1 and earlier, a malicious user logged into the Self-Service Console of RSA Authentication Manager as a target user can use a brute force attack to attempt to identify that user's PIN. The malicious user could potentially reset the compromised PIN to affect victim's ability to obtain access to protected resources.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-8006 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.9.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-8006 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts