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CVE-2013-4183

2.1 · LOW

The clear_volume function in LVMVolumeDriver driver in OpenStack Cinder 2013.1.1 through 2013.1.2 does not properly clear data when deleting a snapshot, which allows local users to obtain sensitive…

Published Sep 16, 2013openstackCWE-200EPSS 0.41%

Overview

CVE-2013-4183 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting openstack cinder. It was published on September 16, 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 clear_volume function in LVMVolumeDriver driver in OpenStack Cinder 2013.1.1 through 2013.1.2 does not properly clear data when deleting a snapshot, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openstack. Update cinder 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4183?

CVE-2013-4183 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting openstack cinder. It was published on September 16, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2013-4183?

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-2013-4183?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openstack. Update cinder 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.

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