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CVE-2013-6384

1.9 · LOW

(1) impl_db2.py and (2) impl_mongodb.py in OpenStack Ceilometer 2013.2 and earlier, when the logging level is set to INFO, logs the connection string from ceilometer.conf, which allows local users…

Published Nov 23, 2013openstackCWE-532EPSS 0.41%

Overview

CVE-2013-6384 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting openstack ceilometer. It was published on November 23, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

(1) impl_db2.py and (2) impl_mongodb.py in OpenStack Ceilometer 2013.2 and earlier, when the logging level is set to INFO, logs the connection string from ceilometer.conf, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information (the DB2 or MongoDB password) by reading the log file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openstack. Update ceilometer 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
openstackceilometer2013.1Affected

References

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/22/3Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/25/3Refbugs.launchpad.net/ceilometer/+bug/1244476Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/22/3Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/25/3Refbugs.launchpad.net/ceilometer/+bug/1244476

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6384?

CVE-2013-6384 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting openstack ceilometer. It was published on November 23, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2013-6384?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, 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-2013-6384?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openstack. Update ceilometer 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-2013-6384?

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