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CVE-2013-1977

2.1 · LOW

OpenStack devstack uses world-readable permissions for keystone.conf, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information such as the LDAP password and admin_token secret by reading the file.

Published May 21, 2013openstackCWE-264EPSS 0.44%

Overview

CVE-2013-1977 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting openstack devstack. It was published on May 21, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

OpenStack devstack uses world-readable permissions for keystone.conf, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information such as the LDAP password and admin_token secret by reading the file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openstack. Update devstack to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/19/2Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/23/7Refbugs.launchpad.net/devstack/+bug/1168252Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/19/2Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/23/7Refbugs.launchpad.net/devstack/+bug/1168252

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1977?

CVE-2013-1977 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting openstack devstack. It was published on May 21, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2013-1977?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-1977?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openstack. Update devstack to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-1977?

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