CVE-2012-3241: High severity eucalyptus vulnerability
Published Jul 17, 2012
·Updated
The VMware Broker in Eucalyptus 2.0.3 and 3.0.x before 3.0.2 does not properly authenticate SOAP requests, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary VMware Broker API commands.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus=2.0.3
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus=3.0.1
Event History
Jul 17, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3241?
CVE-2012-3241 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-3241?
To mitigate CVE-2012-3241, upgrade Eucalyptus to version 3.0.2 or later, which properly authenticates SOAP requests.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-3241?
CVE-2012-3241 affects Eucalyptus versions 2.0.3 and 3.0.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-3241?
CVE-2012-3241 is an authentication vulnerability specifically related to the handling of SOAP requests.
5
Can CVE-2012-3241 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2012-3241 can potentially lead to data breaches by allowing unauthorized execution of commands on the affected systems.