CVE-2012-6639
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.05%
Last modified
CVE-2012-6639 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An privilege elevation vulnerability exists in Cloud-init before 0.7.0 when requests to an untrusted system are submitted for EC2 instance data.. EPSS estimates a 2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An privilege elevation vulnerability exists in Cloud-init before 0.7.0 when requests to an untrusted system are submitted for EC2 instance data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Cloud-Init | < 0.7.0 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 | Sp2 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/06/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-6639Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-6639Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-6639Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6639Third Party Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66019/referencesThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/06/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-6639Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-6639Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-6639Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6639Third Party Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66019/referencesThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-6639?
An privilege elevation vulnerability exists in Cloud-init before 0.7.0 when requests to an untrusted system are submitted for EC2 instance data.
How severe is CVE-2012-6639?
CVE-2012-6639 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6639?
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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