7.5
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-3240

First published: Tue Jul 17 2012(Updated: )

The Walrus service in Eucalyptus 2.0.3 and 3.0.x before 3.0.2 allows remote attackers to gain administrator privileges via a crafted REST request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Eucalyptus=2.0.3
Eucalyptus=3.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-3240?

    CVE-2012-3240 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to gain administrator privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-3240?

    To fix CVE-2012-3240, update your Eucalyptus installation to version 3.0.2 or later.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2012-3240?

    CVE-2012-3240 affects Eucalyptus versions 2.0.3 and 3.0.1.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2012-3240 enable?

    CVE-2012-3240 enables remote attackers to execute crafted REST requests to gain unauthorized administrator access.

  • What should I do if I am using an affected version of Eucalyptus related to CVE-2012-3240?

    If you are using an affected version of Eucalyptus, it is critical to upgrade to the patched version immediately to mitigate the risk.

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