Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Apache CloudStack Baremetal Component
CVE-2019-17562

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Cloudstack
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 May 2020

What is CVE-2019-17562?

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been discovered in the baremetal component of Apache CloudStack, impacting versions prior to 4.13.1. The issue arises from inadequate validation of the mac parameter in the baremetal virtual router. This flaw allows the injection of arbitrary shell commands through specially crafted URLs, which could lead to unauthorized commands being executed. To protect against this vulnerability, users are advised to upgrade to Apache CloudStack version 4.13.1.0 or later.

Affected Version(s)

Apache CloudStack Apache CloudStack all versions up to 4.13.0.0

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rcbaafc6ae1f32e8f1e5...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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