CVE-2015-3252

Description

Apache CloudStack before 4.5.2 does not properly preserve VNC passwords when migrating KVM virtual machines, which allows remote attackers to gain access by connecting to the VNC server.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.87% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory apache.org Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://blogs.apache.org/cloudstack/entry/two_late_announced_security_advisories vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537459/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/cloudstack-users/201602.mbox/%3C7508580E-3D83-49FD-BE6E-B329B0503130%40gmail.com%3E mailing list vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3252?
CVE-2015-3252 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-3252?
To fix CVE-2015-3252, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-3252 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-3252 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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