CVE-2012-5616: Low severity apache cloudstack vulnerability

Published Jan 22, 2013
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Updated

Apache CloudStack 4.0.0-incubating and Citrix CloudPlatform (formerly Citrix CloudStack) before 3.0.6 stores sensitive information in the log4j.conf log file, which allows local users to obtain (1) the SSH private key as recorded by the createSSHKeyPair API, (2) the password of an added host as recorded by the AddHost API, or the password of an added VM as recorded by the (3) DeployVM or (4) ResetPasswordForVM API.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apache CloudStack=4.0.0-incubating
Citrix CloudPlatform<=3.0.5

Event History

Jan 22, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5616?

CVE-2012-5616 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-5616?

To fix CVE-2012-5616, update Apache CloudStack to version 4.0.1 or later and Citrix CloudPlatform to version 3.0.6 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2012-5616?

CVE-2012-5616 affects Apache CloudStack 4.0.0-incubating and Citrix CloudPlatform versions prior to 3.0.6.

4

What type of information is exposed in CVE-2012-5616?

CVE-2012-5616 exposes sensitive information such as SSH private keys and host passwords stored in the log4j.conf file.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2012-5616?

Local users with access to the log4j.conf file can exploit CVE-2012-5616 to obtain sensitive information.

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