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CVE-2013-4497

6.4 · MEDIUM

The XenAPI backend in OpenStack Compute (Nova) Folsom, Grizzly, and Havana before 2013.2 does not properly apply security groups (1) when resizing an image or (2) during live migration, which allow…

Published Nov 5, 2013openstackCWE-264EPSS 1.82%

Overview

CVE-2013-4497 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting openstack havana. It was published on November 5, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The XenAPI backend in OpenStack Compute (Nova) Folsom, Grizzly, and Havana before 2013.2 does not properly apply security groups (1) when resizing an image or (2) during live migration, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openstack. Update havana 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
openstackhavana0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4497?

CVE-2013-4497 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting openstack havana. It was published on November 5, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-4497?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-4497?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openstack. Update havana 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-2013-4497?

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