CVE-2015-5173:Cross Domain Referer Leakage vulnerability in Cloud Foundry Runtime cf-release before 216, UAA before 2.5.2, and Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) Elastic Runtime before 1.7.0 allows attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors involving emails with password recovery links.

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The vulnerability in Cloud Foundry Runtime cf-release before 216, UAA before 2.5.2, and Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) Elastic Runtime before 1.7.0 allows attackers to exploit a Cross Domain Referer Leakage issue. This vulnerability enables attackers to potentially impact the security and integrity of the affected systems by leveraging vectors that involve emails with password recovery links. The exact impact of this vulnerability is unspecified in the CVE description.

Overview

This CVE describes a Cross Domain Referer Leakage vulnerability affecting Cloud Foundry Runtime cf-release versions prior to 216, UAA versions before 2.5.2, and Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) Elastic Runtime versions before 1.7.0. The vulnerability allows attackers to exploit vectors related to emails containing password recovery links, potentially leading to unspecified impacts on the targeted systems.

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the affected Cloud Foundry Runtime cf-release, UAA, and Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) Elastic Runtime versions to versions 216, 2.5.2, and 1.7.0 respectively or later. By applying the necessary patches or updates provided by the vendors, organizations can mitigate the risk posed by this Cross Domain Referer Leakage vulnerability.

References

  1. CVE-2015-5173: https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2015-5170-5173
  2. Vendor-specific security advisories for Cloud Foundry Runtime, UAA, and Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) Elastic Runtime.

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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