CVE-2017-4959 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Discover the security flaw in Pivotal PCF Elastic Runtime versions prior to 1.8.29 and 1.9.7 allowing unauthorized account hijacking and privilege escalation. Learn how to mitigate the risk.
A vulnerability has been found in earlier versions of Pivotal PCF Elastic Runtime 1.8.x (prior to 1.8.29) and 1.9.x (prior to 1.9.7) that exposes Pivotal Cloud Foundry deployments to an account hijacking flaw.
Understanding CVE-2017-4959
This CVE identifies a security vulnerability in Pivotal PCF Elastic Runtime versions that could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation.
What is CVE-2017-4959?
This CVE pertains to a flaw in Pivotal Cloud Foundry deployments utilizing the Pivotal Account application, allowing an authorized user to hijack another user's account, potentially resulting in account lockout and unauthorized privilege escalation.
The Impact of CVE-2017-4959
The vulnerability could lead to severe consequences, including compromised accounts, unauthorized access, and potential privilege escalation within affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-4959
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Pivotal PCF Elastic Runtime 1.8.x versions prior to 1.8.29 and 1.9.x versions prior to 1.9.7, allowing an authorized user to take over another user's account, leading to account lockout and potential privilege escalation.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: PCF Elastic Runtime
- Versions: 1.8.x (prior to 1.8.29) and 1.9.x (prior to 1.9.7)
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability permits an authorized user to exploit the Pivotal Account application to hijack another user's account, potentially resulting in account lockout and unauthorized elevation of privileges.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protective measures and actions to mitigate the impact of CVE-2017-4959.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade affected Pivotal PCF Elastic Runtime versions to the patched releases (1.8.29 and 1.9.7).
- Monitor account activities for any unauthorized access or privilege escalation.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to prevent known vulnerabilities.
- Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized account access.
Patching and Updates
Apply the necessary patches and updates provided by Pivotal to address the vulnerability and enhance system security.