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CVE-2012-5646

7.5 · HIGH

node-util/www/html/restorer.php in the Red Hat OpenShift Origin before 1.0.5-3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted uuid in the PATH_INFO.

Published Feb 24, 2013redhatCWE-20EPSS 2.19%

Overview

CVE-2012-5646 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting redhat openshift. It was published on February 24, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

node-util/www/html/restorer.php in the Red Hat OpenShift Origin before 1.0.5-3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted uuid in the PATH_INFO.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update openshift 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
redhatopenshift_origin0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5646?

CVE-2012-5646 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting redhat openshift. It was published on February 24, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-5646?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-5646?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update openshift 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.

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