CVE-2015-3252

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: February 08, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

Apache CloudStack before 4.5.2 does not properly preserve VNC passwords when migrating KVM virtual machines, which allows remote attackers to gain access by connecting to the VNC server.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/cloudstack-users/201602.mbox/%3C7508580E-3D83-49FD-BE6E-B329B0503130%40gmail.com%3E

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537459/100/0/threaded

Source: secalert@redhat.com

https://blogs.apache.org/cloudstack/entry/two_late_announced_security_advisories

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Vendor Advisory

http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/cloudstack-users/201602.mbox/%3C7508580E-3D83-49FD-BE6E-B329B0503130%40gmail.com%3E

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537459/100/0/threaded

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://blogs.apache.org/cloudstack/entry/two_late_announced_security_advisories

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.9%

83th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255

Affected Vendors

apache

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