What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-2654?

CVE-2012-2654 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-2654?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-2654. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-2654?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-2654. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Compute CVE-2012-2654

MEDIUM

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2012-06-21 secalert@redhat.com

Authentication Bypass Compute Diablo Essex

4.3

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 21, 2012 - 15:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionCVE.org

The (1) EC2 and (2) OS APIs in OpenStack Compute (Nova) Folsom (2012.2), Essex (2012.1), and Diablo (2011.3) do not properly check the protocol when security groups are created and the network protocol is not specified entirely in lowercase, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

AnalysisAI

The (1) EC2 and (2) OS APIs in OpenStack Compute (Nova) Folsom (2012.2), Essex (2012.1), and Diablo (2011.3) do not properly check the protocol when security groups are created and the network. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. The (1) EC2 and (2) OS APIs in OpenStack Compute (Nova) Folsom (2012.2), Essex (2012.1), and Diablo (2011.3) do not properly check the protocol when security groups are created and the network protocol is not specified entirely in lowercase, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. Affected products include: Openstack Compute, Openstack Diablo, Openstack Essex.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.