CVE-2018-1192 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

SessionID logging in previous versions of Cloud Foundry Foundation cf-release, cf-deployment, and UAA allows attackers to exploit information for impersonation.

Understanding CVE-2018-1192

What is CVE-2018-1192?

In Cloud Foundry Foundation versions prior to v285, SessionID is logged in audit event logs, enabling attackers to impersonate users.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1192

The vulnerability allows attackers to exploit SessionID information for impersonation purposes.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1192

Vulnerability Description

SessionID logging in Cloud Foundry Foundation versions prior to v285, cf-deployment versions prior to v1.7, and UAA versions prior to 4.5.5, 4.8.3, 4.7.4, 45.7, 52.7, and 53.3.

Affected Systems and Versions

Cloud Foundry Foundation cf-release versions prior to v285
cf-deployment versions prior to v1.7
UAA 4.5.x versions prior to 4.5.5, 4.8.x versions prior to 4.8.3, and 4.7.x versions prior to 4.7.4
UAA-release 45.7.x versions prior to 45.7, 52.7.x versions prior to 52.7, and 53.3.x versions prior to 53.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can use the logged SessionID to impersonate a logged-in user.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade to the latest versions of Cloud Foundry Foundation, cf-deployment, and UAA to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict access to audit event logs.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update security configurations.
Educate users on secure practices to prevent impersonation attacks.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Cloud Foundry Foundation.