CVE-2018-1279 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Pivotal RabbitMQ for PCF, all versions, is affected by a vulnerability where a deterministically generated cookie shared among machines in a multi-tenant cluster can be exploited by an unauthorized individual. This could lead to a complete compromise of the MQ cluster.

Understanding CVE-2018-1279

Pivotal RabbitMQ for PCF utilizes a predictable cookie shared across machines in a multi-tenant cluster, posing a security risk.

What is CVE-2018-1279?

The vulnerability in Pivotal RabbitMQ for PCF allows unauthorized access to the cluster through a deterministically generated cookie.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1279

The vulnerability can result in a complete compromise of the MQ cluster, granting unauthorized individuals full control.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1279

Pivotal RabbitMQ for PCF vulnerability technical specifics.

Vulnerability Description

The issue arises from the use of a predictable cookie shared among machines in a multi-tenant cluster.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: RabbitMq for PCF
Vendor: Pivotal
Versions affected: All versions

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized individuals gaining knowledge of the network structure can exploit the cookie to access the MQ cluster.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent CVE-2018-1279.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity related to the vulnerability.
Implement access controls to restrict unauthorized access to the MQ cluster.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Pivotal RabbitMQ for PCF to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security audits to identify and address any potential weaknesses in the network.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Pivotal to address the vulnerability.