CVE-2017-8032 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2017-8032, a vulnerability in Cloud Foundry allowing admin privilege escalation. Find out affected versions and mitigation steps to secure your system.
In previous versions of cf-release for Cloud Foundry, a vulnerability allowed zone administrators to elevate their privileges while assigning permissions for an external provider in UAA release versions. This issue also affected uaa-release versions, potentially leading to admin privilege escalation.
Understanding CVE-2017-8032
This CVE highlights a security flaw in Cloud Foundry's cf-release and UAA release versions that could be exploited by zone administrators.
What is CVE-2017-8032?
The vulnerability in Cloud Foundry allowed zone administrators to escalate their privileges when assigning permissions for an external provider in UAA release versions.
The Impact of CVE-2017-8032
The vulnerability could result in admin privilege escalation, potentially compromising the security of the Cloud Foundry environment.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-8032
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
Zone administrators in Cloud Foundry's cf-release and UAA release versions could elevate their privileges while assigning permissions for an external provider, leading to admin privilege escalation.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Cloud Foundry cf-release versions prior to v264
- UAA release versions 2.x.x, 3.6.x prior to v3.6.13, 3.9.x prior to v3.9.15, 3.20.x prior to v3.20.0, and other versions prior to v4.4.0
- UAA bosh release (uaa-release) 13.x prior to v13.17, 24.x prior to v24.12, 30.x prior to v30.5, and other versions prior to v41
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability allowed zone administrators to manipulate permissions for external providers, exploiting a flaw in the permission assignment process.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2017-8032 with these mitigation strategies.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Cloud Foundry to the latest version that includes a patch for this vulnerability
- Monitor administrator activities for suspicious behavior
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict admin permissions
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches promptly to ensure protection against known vulnerabilities