Eucalyptus
CVE-2012-4066
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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1DescriptionCVE.org
The internal message protocol for Walrus in Eucalyptus 3.2.0 and earlier does not require signatures for unspecified request headers, which allows attackers to (1) delete or (2) upload snapshots.
AnalysisAI
The internal message protocol for Walrus in Eucalyptus 3.2.0 and earlier does not require signatures for unspecified request headers, which allows attackers to (1) delete or (2) upload snapshots. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. The internal message protocol for Walrus in Eucalyptus 3.2.0 and earlier does not require signatures for unspecified request headers, which allows attackers to (1) delete or (2) upload snapshots. Affected products include: Eucalyptus.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.
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