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CVE-2013-2013

2.1 · LOW

The user-password-update command in python-keystoneclient before 0.2.4 accepts the new password in the --password argument, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the p…

Published Oct 1, 2013openstackCWE-200EPSS 0.37%

Overview

CVE-2013-2013 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting openstack python-keystoneclient. It was published on October 1, 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

The user-password-update command in python-keystoneclient before 0.2.4 accepts the new password in the --password argument, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openstack. Update python-keystoneclient 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
openstackpython-keystoneclient0Affected

References

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/23/4Refbugs.launchpad.net/python-keystoneclient/+bug/938315Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16937Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/23/4Refbugs.launchpad.net/python-keystoneclient/+bug/938315Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16937

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2013?

CVE-2013-2013 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting openstack python-keystoneclient. It was published on October 1, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2013-2013?

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-2013-2013?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openstack. Update python-keystoneclient 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-2013-2013?

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