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CVE-2013-6433

7.6 · HIGH

The default configuration in the Red Hat openstack-neutron package before 2013.2.3-7 does not properly set a configuration file for rootwrap, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a…

Published Jun 2, 2014openstackCWE-264EPSS 3.32%

Overview

CVE-2013-6433 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting openstack neutron. It was published on June 2, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The default configuration in the Red Hat openstack-neutron package before 2013.2.3-7 does not properly set a configuration file for rootwrap, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted configuration file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openstack. Update neutron 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
openstackneutron2013.1Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6433?

CVE-2013-6433 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting openstack neutron. It was published on June 2, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-6433?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-6433?

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