CVE-2014-0187

9.0 · HIGH

Published Apr 28, 2014 openstack CWE-264 EPSS 2.94% (86th pctl) AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Overview

CVE-2014-0187 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting openstack neutron. It was published on April 28, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

The openvswitch-agent process in OpenStack Neutron 2013.1 before 2013.2.4 and 2014.1 before 2014.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to bypass security group restrictions via an invalid CIDR in a security group rule, which prevents further rules from being applied.

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

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-08/msg00035.html Ref secunia.com/advisories/59533 Ref www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/22/8 Ref www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2255-1 Ref bugs.launchpad.net/neutron/+bug/1300785 Ref lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-08/msg00035.html Ref secunia.com/advisories/59533 Ref www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/22/8 Ref www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2255-1 Ref bugs.launchpad.net/neutron/+bug/1300785

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0187?

CVE-2014-0187 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting openstack neutron. It was published on April 28, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-0187?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-0187?

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