CVE-2017-4972 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability has been found in several versions of Cloud Foundry Foundation cf-release, UAA release 2.x, UAA release 3.6.x, UAA release 3.9.x, and other versions older than v3.15.0. This vulnerability allows an attacker to perform a blind SQL injection attack to extract information from the UAA database.

Understanding CVE-2017-4972

This CVE identifies a blind SQL injection vulnerability in Cloud Foundry UAA.

What is CVE-2017-4972?

CVE-2017-4972 is a security vulnerability that allows attackers to execute blind SQL injection attacks on Cloud Foundry UAA, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

The Impact of CVE-2017-4972

The exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized extraction of data from the UAA database, posing a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of the information stored within the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-4972

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exists in Cloud Foundry Foundation cf-release versions prior to v257, UAA release 2.x versions prior to v2.7.4.14, 3.6.x versions prior to v3.6.8, 3.9.x versions prior to v3.9.10, and other versions prior to v3.15.0. Attackers can exploit this flaw to execute blind SQL injection attacks on the UAA database.

Affected Systems and Versions

Cloud Foundry Foundation cf-release versions prior to v257
UAA release 2.x versions prior to v2.7.4.14
UAA release 3.6.x versions prior to v3.6.8
UAA release 3.9.x versions prior to v3.9.10
UAA bosh release (uaa-release) 13.x versions prior to v13.12, 24.x versions prior to v24.7, and other versions prior to v30

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can leverage blind SQL injection techniques to query the contents of the UAA database, potentially extracting sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-4972 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Cloud Foundry Foundation promptly.
Monitor and restrict access to the UAA database to authorized personnel only.
Implement network security measures to detect and prevent SQL injection attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively.
Educate personnel on secure coding practices and the risks associated with SQL injection attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Cloud Foundry Foundation.
Regularly update the UAA software to the latest secure versions.