CVE-2012-4064

Name: CVE-2012-4064
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-10-01T23:55:01.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.15%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4064 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Eucalyptus before 3.1.1 does not properly restrict the binding of external SOAP web-services messages, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by sending a message to (1) Cloud Controller or (2) Walrus with the internal message format and a modified user id.. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Eucalyptus before 3.1.1 does not properly restrict the binding of external SOAP web-services messages, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by sending a message to (1) Cloud Controller or (2) Walrus with the internal message format and a modified user id.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.15%

62.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	<= 3.1.0
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	1.0
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	1.1
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	1.2
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	1.3
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	1.4
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	1.5.1
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	1.5.2
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	1.6
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	1.6.2
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	2.0
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	2.0.0
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	2.0.1
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	2.0.2
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	2.0.3
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	3.0
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	3.0.1
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	3.1.1

References

http://www.eucalyptus.com/eucalyptus-cloud/security/esa-06Vendor Advisory
http://www.eucalyptus.com/eucalyptus-cloud/security/esa-06Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 1, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4064?

How severe is CVE-2012-4064?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4064 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4064?

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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Source: NVD / NIST