CVE-2012-4501
First published: Fri Oct 26 2012(Updated: )
Citrix Cloud.com CloudStack, and Apache CloudStack pre-release, allows remote attackers to make arbitrary API calls by leveraging the system user account, as demonstrated by API calls to delete VMs.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache CloudStack | =prerelease | |
| Citrix |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4501?
CVE-2012-4501 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary API calls.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4501?
To fix CVE-2012-4501, ensure that you update to the latest stable version of Citrix CloudStack or Apache CloudStack that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-4501?
CVE-2012-4501 affects Citrix CloudStack and pre-release versions of Apache CloudStack.
What type of attacks can occur due to CVE-2012-4501?
CVE-2012-4501 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary API commands, including the deletion of virtual machines.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-4501?
While the best solution is to upgrade, administrators can limit access to the affected APIs as a temporary workaround for CVE-2012-4501.
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