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CVE-2014-2573

2.3 · LOW

The VMWare driver in OpenStack Compute (Nova) 2013.2 through 2013.2.2 does not properly put VMs into RESCUE status, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass the quota limit and cause a den…

Published Mar 25, 2014openstackCWE-264EPSS 0.70%

Overview

CVE-2014-2573 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting openstack compute. It was published on March 25, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.3 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The VMWare driver in OpenStack Compute (Nova) 2013.2 through 2013.2.2 does not properly put VMs into RESCUE status, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass the quota limit and cause a denial of service (resource consumption) by requesting the VM be put into rescue and then deleting the image.

Remediation

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

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/57498Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/21/1Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/21/2Refbugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1269418Refsecunia.com/advisories/57498Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/21/1Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/21/2Refbugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1269418

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2573?

CVE-2014-2573 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting openstack compute. It was published on March 25, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2014-2573?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-2573?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openstack. Update compute 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-2014-2573?

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