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CVE-2013-6398

2.8 · LOW

The virtual router in Apache CloudStack before 4.2.1 does not preserve the source restrictions in firewall rules after being restarted, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions…

Published Jan 15, 2014apacheCWE-264EPSS 3.67%

Overview

CVE-2013-6398 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting apache cloudstack. It was published on January 15, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.8 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.8, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The virtual router in Apache CloudStack before 4.2.1 does not preserve the source restrictions in firewall rules after being restarted, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions via a request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update cloudstack 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
apachecloudstack0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/55960Refsecunia.com/advisories/60284Refsupport.citrix.com/article/CTX140989Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/69432Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1030762Refblogs.apache.org/cloudstack/entry/cve_2013_6398_cloudstack_virtualRefissues.apache.org/jira/browse/CLOUDSTACK-5263Refsecunia.com/advisories/55960Refsecunia.com/advisories/60284Refsupport.citrix.com/article/CTX140989

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6398?

CVE-2013-6398 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting apache cloudstack. It was published on January 15, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.8 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2013-6398?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.8, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-6398?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update cloudstack 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-2013-6398?

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