Menu

Star on GitHub · 3.2k

CVE-2015-5163

3.5 · LOW

The import task action in OpenStack Image Service (Glance) 2015.1.x before 2015.1.2 (kilo), when using the V2 API, allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a crafted backing fi…

Published Aug 19, 2015openstackCWE-200EPSS 1.50%

Overview

CVE-2015-5163 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting openstack glance. It was published on August 19, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The import task action in OpenStack Image Service (Glance) 2015.1.x before 2015.1.2 (kilo), when using the V2 API, allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a crafted backing file for a qcow2 image.

Remediation

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5163?

CVE-2015-5163 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting openstack glance. It was published on August 19, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2015-5163?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, 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-2015-5163?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openstack. Update glance 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-2015-5163?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-5163 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

Related LOW CVEs from 2015

View all