Vulnerability Description
The vds_installer in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager (RHEV-M) before 3.1, when adding a host, uses the -k curl parameter when downloading deployUtil.py and vds_bootstrap.py, which prevents SSL certificates from being validated and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via a man-in-the-middle attack.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Virtualization Manager | <= 3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1505.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1506.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1508.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56825
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027838
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80544
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1505.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1506.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1508.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56825
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027838
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80544
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0861?
CVE-2012-0861 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The vds_installer in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager (RHEV-M) before 3.1, when adding a host, uses the -k curl parameter when downloading deployUtil.py and vds_bootstrap.py, which prevents S...
How severe is CVE-2012-0861?
CVE-2012-0861 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0861?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Virtualization Manager.