CVE-2017-4974 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability was found in several versions of Cloud Foundry UAA, allowing an authorized user to perform a blind SQL injection attack and gain access to the UAA database.

Understanding CVE-2017-4974

What is CVE-2017-4974?

This vulnerability, known as 'Blind SQL Injection with privileged UAA endpoints,' affects various versions of Cloud Foundry UAA and UAA bosh release, enabling unauthorized access to the database.

The Impact of CVE-2017-4974

The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute blind SQL injection attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data stored in the UAA database.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-4974

Vulnerability Description

An authorized user can exploit this vulnerability to query the UAA database contents through a blind SQL injection attack.

Affected Systems and Versions

Cloud Foundry UAA versions before v258, UAA release 2.x before v2.7.4.15, 3.6.x before v3.6.9, 3.9.x before v3.9.11, and other versions before v3.16.0
UAA bosh release (uaa-release) 13.x before v13.13, 24.x before v24.8, and other versions before v30.1

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an authorized user to inject malicious SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the UAA database.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Cloud Foundry UAA and UAA bosh release to the latest patched versions.
Monitor and restrict access to privileged UAA endpoints.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strict input validation to prevent SQL injection attacks.
Regularly audit and monitor database access for any suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Cloud Foundry Foundation to address the vulnerability.