CVE-2017-12191: High severity redhat Cloudforms vulnerability
A flaw was found in the CloudForms account configuration when using VMware. By default, a shared account is used that has privileged access to VMRC (VMWare Remote Console) functions that may not be appropriate for users of CloudForms (and thus this account). An attacker could use this vulnerability to view and make changes to settings in the VMRC and virtual machines controlled by it that they should not have access to.
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Gellert Kis of Red Hat reports:
The CloudForms VMRC plugin console grants users administrative access due to incorrect session privileges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12191?
CVE-2017-12191 has a medium severity rating due to improper account configuration that may allow unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12191?
To mitigate CVE-2017-12191, change the default shared account settings in the CloudForms configuration to restrict privileged access.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-12191?
CVE-2017-12191 affects users of Red Hat CloudForms 4.5 using VMware with default account settings.
What kind of access does CVE-2017-12191 allow an attacker?
CVE-2017-12191 can allow an attacker to gain privileged access to VMRC functions within CloudForms.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-12191?
Yes, a patch for CVE-2017-12191 is available, and users should apply the latest updates to their CloudForms installations.