services / Google Cloud / Compute Engine global addresses

Manage global addresses used by cloud load balancers.

Limited attack compared to direct VM access; exploitation involves also exercising risks in load-balancer routing.

compute.​globalAddresses.​use

Requires an attacker to also be able to manipulate load-balancer routing rules to gain access to any network resource.

Risks

1. Lateral movement (BOOST)

Scope: HIGH

This privilege may grant access to sensitive data from a single organizational function, or allow interruption of a service supporting a single organizational function.

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