CWE
255
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-3252

First published: Mon Feb 08 2016(Updated: )

Apache CloudStack before 4.5.2 does not properly preserve VNC passwords when migrating KVM virtual machines, which allows remote attackers to gain access by connecting to the VNC server.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache CloudStack<=4.5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-3252?

    CVE-2015-3252 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential unauthorized access it allows.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-3252?

    To mitigate CVE-2015-3252, upgrade Apache CloudStack to version 4.5.2 or later.

  • What type of attacks does CVE-2015-3252 allow?

    CVE-2015-3252 allows remote attackers to connect to the VNC server and potentially gain unauthorized access to virtual machines.

  • Which versions of Apache CloudStack are affected by CVE-2015-3252?

    CVE-2015-3252 affects Apache CloudStack versions prior to 4.5.2.

  • What component of Apache CloudStack does CVE-2015-3252 affect?

    CVE-2015-3252 affects the migration of KVM virtual machines in Apache CloudStack.

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