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CVE-2012-2696

2.7 · LOW

The backend in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager (RHEV-M) before 3.1 does not properly check privileges, which allows remote authenticated users to query arbitrary information via a (1) SOA…

Published Jan 4, 2013redhatCWE-264EPSS 0.78%

Overview

CVE-2012-2696 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting redhat enterprise_virtualization_manager. It was published on January 4, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.7 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.7, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The backend in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager (RHEV-M) before 3.1 does not properly check privileges, which allows remote authenticated users to query arbitrary information via a (1) SOAP or (2) GWT request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update enterprise_virtualization_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
redhatenterprise_virtualization_manager0Affected

References

Refrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1506.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/56825Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1027838Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80545Refrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1506.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/56825Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1027838Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80545

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2696?

CVE-2012-2696 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting redhat enterprise_virtualization_manager. It was published on January 4, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-2696?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.7, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-2696?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update enterprise_virtualization_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-2696?

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