What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-3426?

CVE-2012-3426 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-3426?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-3426. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-3426?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-3426. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Essex CVE-2012-3426

MEDIUM

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2012-07-31 secalert@redhat.com

Privilege Escalation Essex Horizon Keystone

4.9

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.9 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 31, 2012 - 10:45 cve.org

MEDIUM 4.9

DescriptionCVE.org

OpenStack Keystone before 2012.1.1, as used in OpenStack Folsom before Folsom-1 and OpenStack Essex, does not properly implement token expiration, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended authorization restrictions by (1) creating new tokens through token chaining, (2) leveraging possession of a token for a disabled user account, or (3) leveraging possession of a token for an account with a changed password.

AnalysisAI

OpenStack Keystone before 2012.1.1, as used in OpenStack Folsom before Folsom-1 and OpenStack Essex, does not properly implement token expiration, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. OpenStack Keystone before 2012.1.1, as used in OpenStack Folsom before Folsom-1 and OpenStack Essex, does not properly implement token expiration, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended authorization restrictions by (1) creating new tokens through token chaining, (2) leveraging possession of a token for a disabled user account, or (3) leveraging possession of a token for an account with a changed password. Affected products include: Openstack Essex, Openstack Horizon, Openstack Keystone. Version information: before 2012.1.1.

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.