CVE-2018-1197
First published: Thu Feb 22 2018(Updated: )
In Windows Stemcells versions prior to 1200.14, apps running inside containers in Windows on Google Cloud Platform are able to access the metadata endpoint. A malicious developer could use this access to gain privileged credentials.
Credit: security_alert@emc.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pivotal Software Windows Stemcells | <1200.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1197?
CVE-2018-1197 has a high severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized access to privileged credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1197?
To fix CVE-2018-1197, upgrade to Windows Stemcells version 1200.14 or later.
What environments are affected by CVE-2018-1197?
CVE-2018-1197 affects apps running in containers on Windows within the Google Cloud Platform environment.
Who is affected by the CVE-2018-1197 vulnerability?
Developers using vulnerable versions of Windows Stemcells on Google Cloud Platform are at risk from CVE-2018-1197.
What can a malicious developer do with CVE-2018-1197?
A malicious developer could exploit CVE-2018-1197 to access sensitive metadata and gain privileged credentials.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/tags
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- vendor/pivotal software
- canonical/pivotal software windows stemcells