Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-4969

First published: Thu Apr 20 2017(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.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cloud Foundry CF Release<=254

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-4969?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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