Vulnerability Description
Citrix Cloud.com CloudStack, and Apache CloudStack pre-release, allows remote attackers to make arbitrary API calls by leveraging the system user account, as demonstrated by API calls to delete VMs.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Cloudstack | - |
| Citrix | Cloudstack | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-10/0062.html
- http://cloudstack.org/blog/185-cloudstack-configuration-vulnerability-discoveredVendor Advisory
- http://markmail.org/thread/yfuxgymdqwg3kcg4
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-10/0062.html
- http://cloudstack.org/blog/185-cloudstack-configuration-vulnerability-discoveredVendor Advisory
- http://markmail.org/thread/yfuxgymdqwg3kcg4
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4501?
CVE-2012-4501 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Citrix Cloud.com CloudStack, and Apache CloudStack pre-release, allows remote attackers to make arbitrary API calls by leveraging the system user account, as demonstrated by API calls to delete VMs.
How severe is CVE-2012-4501?
CVE-2012-4501 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4501?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Cloudstack, Citrix Cloudstack.