CVE-2012-5483
First published: Mon Nov 05 2012(Updated: )
tools/sample_data.sh in OpenStack Keystone 2012.1.3, when access to Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) is configured, uses world-readable permissions for /etc/keystone/ec2rc, which allows local users to obtain access to EC2 services by reading administrative access and secret values from this file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenStack keystonemiddleware | =2012.1.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-December/094286.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1556.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56888
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=873447
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80612
- https://github.com/openstack/keystone/blob/master/tools/sample_data.sh#L259
- https://access.redhat.com/knowledge/docs/en-US/Red_Hat_OpenStack_Preview/1/html/Getting_Started_Guide/index.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=641626&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=641626&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=876287
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1556.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5483?
CVE-2012-5483 is rated as a Medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to access sensitive data.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5483?
To fix CVE-2012-5483, you should change the permissions of /etc/keystone/ec2rc to restrict access to only authorized users.
What impact does CVE-2012-5483 have on OpenStack Keystone?
CVE-2012-5483 allows local users to gain unauthorized access to Amazon EC2 services by reading sensitive information from a world-readable file.
Which versions of OpenStack Keystone are affected by CVE-2012-5483?
CVE-2012-5483 specifically affects OpenStack Keystone version 2012.1.3.
Is CVE-2012-5483 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2012-5483 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local access to the affected system.
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