CVE-2012-1572
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.20%
Last modified
CVE-2012-1572 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenStack Keystone: extremely long passwords can crash Keystone by exhausting stack space. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
OpenStack Keystone: extremely long passwords can crash Keystone by exhausting stack space
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openstack | Keystone | All versions |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1572Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1572Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1572Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1572Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-1572?
OpenStack Keystone: extremely long passwords can crash Keystone by exhausting stack space
How severe is CVE-2012-1572?
CVE-2012-1572 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1572?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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