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CVE-2012-5482

First published: Sun Nov 11 2012(Updated: )

The v2 API in OpenStack Glance Grizzly, Folsom (2012.2), and Essex (2012.1) allows remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary non-protected images via an image deletion request. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-4573.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
pip/glance<11.0.0a0
11.0.0a0
OpenStack Essex=2012.1
OpenStack Folsom=2012.2
OpenStack Glance

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-5482?

    CVE-2012-5482 is considered a medium-severity vulnerability due to its impact on image deletion permissions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-5482?

    To remediate CVE-2012-5482, upgrade to a version of OpenStack Glance that is higher than 11.0.0a0.

  • What versions of OpenStack are affected by CVE-2012-5482?

    CVE-2012-5482 affects OpenStack Glance versions 2012.1 (Essex) and 2012.2 (Folsom).

  • Can CVE-2012-5482 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2012-5482 can be exploited by remote authenticated users to delete non-protected images.

  • What is the cause of CVE-2012-5482?

    CVE-2012-5482 exists due to an incomplete fix for the previously identified CVE-2012-4573.

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