CVE-2018-12479 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2018-12479 affecting Open Build Service in openSUSE. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this vulnerability.
Open Build Service is susceptible to an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that allows remote attackers to initiate a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition by manipulating request IDs.
Understanding CVE-2018-12479
Open Build Service vulnerability impacting openSUSE versions.
What is CVE-2018-12479?
- Open Build Service vulnerability allows attackers to create requests with arbitrary request IDs
- Attackers can exploit this to cause a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition
The Impact of CVE-2018-12479
- CVSS Score: 6.5 (Medium)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Availability Impact: High
- No impact on Confidentiality or Integrity
Technical Details of CVE-2018-12479
Open Build Service vulnerability details.
Vulnerability Description
- Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Open Build Service
- Attackers can cause DoS by specifying crafted request IDs
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Open Build Service
- Vendor: openSUSE
- Versions Affected: Before 01b015ca2a320afc4fae823465d1e72da8bd60df
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers manipulate request IDs to trigger DoS
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting against CVE-2018-12479.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches promptly
- Monitor and restrict network access
- Implement input validation mechanisms
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regular security training for developers
- Conduct security audits and assessments
Patching and Updates
- Update Open Build Service to version 01b015ca2a320afc4fae823465d1e72da8bd60df