CVE-2011-0730: Input Validation
First published: Thu Jun 02 2011(Updated: )
Eucalyptus before 2.0.3 and Eucalyptus EE before 2.0.2, as used in Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud (UEC) and other products, do not properly interpret signed elements in SOAP requests, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary commands by modifying a request, related to an "XML Signature Element Wrapping" or a "SOAP signature replay" issue.
Credit: security@ubuntu.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Eucalyptus | <2.0.3 | |
| Eucalyptus | <2.0.2 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =10.10 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =11.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =10.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =11.04 |
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Reference Links
- http://launchpadlibrarian.net/72472626/eucalyptus_2.0.1%2Bbzr1256-0ubuntu5_2.0.1%2Bbzr1256-0ubuntu6.diff.gz
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48000
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/eucalyptus/+changelog
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1137-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/746101
- http://open.eucalyptus.com/wiki/esa-02
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44705
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67670
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0730?
CVE-2011-0730 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0730?
To fix CVE-2011-0730, upgrade Eucalyptus to version 2.0.3 or later and ensure that you are using updated versions of Ubuntu 10.10, 11.04, or 10.04 LTS.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0730?
CVE-2011-0730 affects Eucalyptus versions before 2.0.3 and Eucalyptus EE versions before 2.0.2, along with specific Ubuntu releases.
What type of attack does CVE-2011-0730 enable?
CVE-2011-0730 enables man-in-the-middle attacks that can result in arbitrary command execution by modifying SOAP request elements.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-0730 if I cannot upgrade?
There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2011-0730, and upgrading is strongly recommended.
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