CVE-2012-5474: Medium severity redhat Openstack vulnerability
The file /etc/openstack-dashboard/localsettings within Red Hat OpenStack Platform 2.0 and RHOS Essex Release (python-django-horizon package before 2012.1.1) is world readable and exposes the secret key value.
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What is the severity of CVE-2012-5474?
The severity of CVE-2012-5474 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2012-5474?
The affected software includes Red Hat OpenStack Platform 2.0, RHOS Essex Release (python-django-horizon package before 2012.1.1), and Debian Debian Linux versions 8.0, 9.0, and 10.0.
What is the vulnerability in CVE-2012-5474?
The vulnerability in CVE-2012-5474 is that the file /etc/openstack-dashboard/local_settings within Red Hat OpenStack Platform 2.0 and RHOS Essex Release (python-django-horizon package before 2012.1.1) is world readable and exposes the secret key value.
How can I fix CVE-2012-5474?
To fix CVE-2012-5474, users should update to the latest version (3:14.0.2-3+deb10u2, 3:18.6.2-5+deb11u2, 3:23.0.0-5+deb12u1, or 3:23.3.0-1) of the horizon package.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2012-5474?
You can find more information about CVE-2012-5474 on the following references: 1. http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/092841.html 2. https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5474 3. https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5474