Apache CloudStack User Account Cloud.com access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache CloudStack. It has been rated as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the file Cloud.com of the component User Account. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-4501. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is advisable to use the suggested workaround.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache CloudStack (Cloud Software) (version unknown). This affects an unknown function of the file Cloud.com of the component User Account. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was published 10/10/2012 by Hugo Trippaers and Schuberg Philis as confirmed blog post (Website). The advisory is shared at cloudstack.org. The public release happened without involvement of Apache. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-4501 since 08/21/2012. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a private exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The best possible mitigation is suggested to be Workaround. Addressing this issue is especially important for anybody using CloudStack in a public environment. Alternatively, users can update to a version of CloudStack based on the git repository on or after October 7th, 2012.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (79212), SecurityFocus (BID 55876†) and OSVDB (86684†). Further details are available at markmail.org. Similar entry is available at VDB-6824. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Access: Private
Status: Unproven

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Recommended: Workaround
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Timelineinfo

08/21/2012 🔍
10/07/2012 +47 days 🔍
10/10/2012 +3 days 🔍
10/26/2012 +16 days 🔍
10/27/2012 +1 days 🔍
10/29/2012 +2 days 🔍
03/15/2019 +2328 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: cloudstack.org
Researcher: Hugo Trippaers, Schuberg Philis
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-4501 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-4501
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-6825
X-Force: 79212 - Apache Cloudstack code execution, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 55876 - Apache CloudStack CVE-2012-4501 Security Bypass Vulnerability
OSVDB: 86684

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/29/2012 16:04
Updated: 03/15/2019 09:48
Changes: 10/29/2012 16:04 (48), 03/15/2019 09:48 (18)
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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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