CVE-2012-3540: Input Validation
First published: Wed Sep 05 2012(Updated: )
Open redirect vulnerability in views/auth_forms.py in OpenStack Dashboard (Horizon) Essex (2012.1) allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the next parameter to auth/login/. NOTE: this issue was originally assigned CVE-2012-3542 by mistake.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenStack Horizon | =2012.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50480
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/30/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/30/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55329
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1565-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/horizon/+bug/1039077
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78196
- https://github.com/openstack/horizon/commit/35eada8a27323c0f83c400177797927aba6bc99b
- https://lists.launchpad.net/openstack/msg16278.html
- https://lists.launchpad.net/openstack/msg16281.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3540?
CVE-2012-3540 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for phishing attacks.
How does CVE-2012-3540 affect users?
CVE-2012-3540 allows attackers to redirect users to malicious websites, increasing the risk of phishing.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3540?
CVE-2012-3540 can be mitigated by upgrading OpenStack Horizon to a version later than 2012.1 that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of OpenStack Horizon are affected by CVE-2012-3540?
CVE-2012-3540 affects OpenStack Horizon version 2012.1.
Is there a way to prevent exploitation of CVE-2012-3540?
Implementing strict validation for URLs in the next parameter on the auth/login/ endpoint can help prevent exploitation of CVE-2012-3540.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/references
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- agent/author
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- vendor/openstack
- canonical/openstack horizon
- version/openstack horizon/2012.1