CVE-2019-17562
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
1.9 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability has been found in the baremetal component of Apache CloudStack. This applies to all versions prior to 4.13.1. The vulnerability is due to the lack of validation of the mac parameter in baremetal virtual router. If you insert an arbitrary shell command into the mac parameter, v-router will process the command. For example: Normal: http://{GW}:10086/baremetal/provisiondone/{mac}, Abnormal: http://{GW}:10086/baremetal/provisiondone/#';whoami;#. Mitigation of this issue is an upgrade to Apache CloudStack 4.13.1.0 or beyond.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-05-14
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-17562?
A buffer overflow vulnerability has been found in the baremetal component of Apache CloudStack. This applies to all versions prior to 4.13.1. The vulnerability is due to the lack of validation of the mac parameter in baremetal virtual router. If you insert an arbitrary shell command into the mac parameter, v-router will process the command. For example: Normal: http://{GW}:10086/baremetal/provisiondone/{mac}, Abnormal: http://{GW}:10086/baremetal/provisiondone/#';whoami;#. Mitigation of this issue is an upgrade to Apache CloudStack 4.13.1.0 or beyond.
Is CVE-2019-17562 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-17562 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 1.9%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-17562?
CVE-2019-17562 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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