CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-4413

First published: Tue Sep 18 2012(Updated: )

OpenStack Keystone 2012.1.3 does not invalidate existing tokens when granting or revoking roles, which allows remote authenticated users to retain the privileges of the revoked roles.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenStack keystonemiddleware=2012.1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-4413?

    CVE-2012-4413 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on role privileges in OpenStack Keystone.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-4413?

    To fix CVE-2012-4413, you should upgrade OpenStack Keystone to a newer version where the token invalidation issue has been resolved.

  • What are the consequences of CVE-2012-4413?

    The consequences of CVE-2012-4413 include unauthorized access to privileges even after role revocation, potentially compromising system security.

  • Is CVE-2012-4413 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2012-4413 is exploitable remotely, allowing authenticated users to retain revoked privileges.

  • What versions of OpenStack Keystone are affected by CVE-2012-4413?

    CVE-2012-4413 specifically affects OpenStack Keystone version 2012.1.3.

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