CVE-2017-2632
First published: Fri Jul 27 2018(Updated: )
A logic error in valid_role() in CloudForms role validation before 5.7.1.3 could allow a tenant administrator to create groups with a higher privilege level than the tenant administrator should have. This would allow an attacker with tenant administration access to elevate privileges.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat Cloudforms Management Engine | <5.7.1.3 | |
| Redhat Cloudforms | =4.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2632 vulnerability?
The severity of CVE-2017-2632 vulnerability is medium.
What is the vulnerability ID of the CloudForms vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of the CloudForms vulnerability is CVE-2017-2632.
How does the logic error in valid_role() impact CloudForms?
The logic error in valid_role() in CloudForms allows a tenant administrator to create groups with a higher privilege level than they should have, enabling an attacker with tenant administration access to elevate privileges.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-2632?
CVE-2017-2632 affects Redhat Cloudforms Management Engine versions up to but excluding 5.7.1.3 and Redhat Cloudforms version 4.2.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-2632?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-2632 in the following references: [Red Hat Security Advisory](http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0320.html), [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96478), [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2632).
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