CVE-2017-8038
First published: Mon Nov 27 2017(Updated: )
In Cloud Foundry Foundation Credhub-release version 1.1.0, access control lists (ACLs) enforce whether an authenticated user can perform an operation on a credential. For installations using ACLs, the ACL was bypassed for the CredHub interpolate endpoint, allowing authenticated applications to view any credential within the CredHub installation.
Credit: security_alert@emc.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pivotal Software Credhub-release | =1.1.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8038?
CVE-2017-8038 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8038?
To fix CVE-2017-8038, upgrade your Credhub-release to a version newer than 1.1.0 where the vulnerability is addressed.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-8038?
The affected system is Credhub-release version 1.1.0 from Pivotal Software.
What types of operations are impacted by CVE-2017-8038?
CVE-2017-8038 allows authenticated users to bypass access control lists and view credentials through the CredHub interpolate endpoint.
Is CVE-2017-8038 a privilege escalation issue?
CVE-2017-8038 does not directly cause privilege escalation but allows unauthorized access to sensitive credential data.
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