CVE-2017-4969: Medium severity cloudfoundry Cf-release vulnerability

Published Apr 20, 2017
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Updated

The Cloud Controller in Cloud Foundry cf-release versions prior to v255 allows authenticated developer users to exceed memory and disk quotas for tasks.

Affected Software

1 affected component
cloudfoundry Cf-release<=254

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Cloud Foundry cf-release (Cloud Controller) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in v255

Event History

Apr 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-4969?

CVE-2017-4969 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on resource management.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-4969?

To mitigate CVE-2017-4969, upgrade your Cloud Foundry cf-release to version 255 or later.

3

What causes CVE-2017-4969?

CVE-2017-4969 is caused by the Cloud Controller not properly enforcing memory and disk quotas for authenticated developer users.

4

Who is impacted by CVE-2017-4969?

Authenticated developer users in Cloud Foundry cf-release versions prior to 255 are at risk of exceeding their allocated resources.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2017-4969?

The potential impact of CVE-2017-4969 includes unauthorized resource consumption which can lead to service degradation.

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