CVE-2014-7878

The Application Lifecycle Service (ALS) in HP Helion Cloud Development Platform 1.0, when a virtual machine is derived from the Seed Node image, uses the same…

published November 14, 2014

CVSS
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EPSS
10%
Percentile
95.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An identical set of security keys shared across different customers? That's like handing out the same set of house keys to multiple strangers! 🏠🔑 This situation is akin to a hotel where all guests receive the same room key. If one guest misplaces theirs, any other guest can waltz into their room, potentially compromising personal belongings and privacy. Remote attackers could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on different customer installations, leading to data breaches or unauthorized access. This could be absolutely devastating for any organization relying on the HP Helion Cloud Development Platform, as it opens the door for malicious activities.

Put simply

This situation is akin to a hotel where all guests receive the same room key. If one guest misplaces theirs, any other guest can waltz into their room, potentially compromising personal belongings and privacy. The flaw in the Application Lifecycle Service (ALS) of HP Helion Cloud Development Platform 1.0 arises from the reuse of security keys across virtual machines derived from the Seed Node image, allowing attackers to leverage these keys for unauthorized connections.

What to do

Remote attackers could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on different customer installations, leading to data breaches or unauthorized access. This could be absolutely devastating for any organization relying on the HP Helion Cloud Development Platform, as it opens the door for malicious activities. To remediate this issue, consider implementing unique security keys for each customer installation and review access permissions to mitigate potential risks. Regular audits and updates of your configurations will also help enhance security. You've got this! By taking these steps, you can ensure a safer environment for all users. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.10349 · 95.7th percentile
Published
2014-11-14T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 NOV 00:00Z
    The Application Lifecycle Service (ALS) in HP Helion Cloud Development Platform 1.0, when a virtual machine is derived from the Seed Node image, uses the same…
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