OpenStack Compute 2013.1.3 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenStack Compute 2013.1.3 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-4179. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in OpenStack Compute 2013.1.3 (Cloud Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The security group extension in OpenStack Compute (Nova) Grizzly 2013.1.3, Havana before havana-3, and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption and crash) via an XML Entity Expansion (XEE) attack. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2013-1664.

The weakness was released 09/16/2013 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at rhn.redhat.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-4179 since 06/12/2013. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 70584 (Ubuntu 13.04 : cinder vulnerabilities (USN-2005-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 195895 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Nova Vulnerabilities (USN-2000-1)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (86342), Tenable (70584), SecurityFocus (BID 61689†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-41571†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-65389, VDB-65388, VDB-64946 and VDB-64941. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 70584
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 13.04 : cinder vulnerabilities (USN-2005-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 866875
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for openstack-nova FEDORA-2013-15373
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08/07/2013 +56 days 🔍
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01/07/2022 +2481 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: openstack.org

Advisory: USN-2005-1
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2013-4179 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-4179
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-64936

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X-Force: 86342
SecurityFocus: 61689 - OpenStack Cinder CVE-2013-4183 Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 41571 - OpenStack Compute and Havana Security Group Extension Allows Remote DoS via XEE Attack, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 01/07/2022 14:32
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (67), 05/11/2017 09:00 (5), 01/07/2022 14:24 (3), 01/07/2022 14:27 (1), 01/07/2022 14:32 (1)
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