OpenStack up to 13.1.2/14.0.4/15.0.1 Error Level Log Password log file

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenStack up to 13.1.2/14.0.4/15.0.1 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Error Level Log Handler. This manipulation causes log file (Password). This vulnerability appears as CVE-2017-7214. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in OpenStack up to 13.1.2/14.0.4/15.0.1 (Cloud Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Error Level Log Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a log file vulnerability (Password). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-532. Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in exception_wrapper.py in OpenStack Nova 13.x through 13.1.3, 14.x through 14.0.4, and 15.x through 15.0.1. Legacy notification exception contexts appearing in ERROR level logs may include sensitive information such as account passwords and authorization tokens.

The bug was discovered 03/16/2017. The weakness was presented 03/21/2017 by Matt (Website). The advisory is shared at launchpad.net. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-7214 since 03/21/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 5 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 96998†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Password
Class: Log file / Password
CWE: CWE-532 / CWE-200 / CWE-284
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
Status: 🔍

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Timelineinfo

03/16/2017 🔍
03/21/2017 +5 days 🔍
03/21/2017 +0 days 🔍
03/21/2017 +0 days 🔍
03/21/2017 +0 days 🔍
03/22/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/14/2022 +2063 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: RHSA-2017:1508
Researcher: Matt
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2017-7214 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-7214
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98353
SecurityFocus: 96998 - OpenStack Nova CVE-2017-7214 Information Disclosure Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-7214 - OpenStack - Nova - Information Disclosure Issue

Entryinfo

Created: 03/22/2017 11:12
Updated: 11/14/2022 10:52
Changes: 03/22/2017 11:12 (59), 09/10/2020 17:44 (6), 11/14/2022 10:52 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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