CVE-2012-6118 Missing authorization in n/a
Authenticated users can bypass quota restrictions in Aeolus Conductor by modifying instance limits, allowing unauthorized resource consumption.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-6118?
CVE-2012-6118 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Mar 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Administer tab in Aeolus Conductor allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended quota restrictions by updating the Maximum Running Instances quota user setting.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-6118?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Redhat Aeolus Conductor.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6118?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-6118 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2012-6118 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-6118 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9xm6-w668-ghmv.