CVE-2013-0335: Openstack nova: vnc proxy can connect to the wrong vm

Published Mar 22, 2013
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Updated

OpenStack Compute (Nova) Grizzly, Folsom (2012.2), and Essex (2012.1) allows remote authenticated users to gain access to a VM in opportunistic circumstances by using the VNC token for a deleted VM that was bound to the same VNC port.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
pip/Nova<12.0.0a0
12.0.0a0
Openstack Essex=2012.1
Openstack folsom=2012.2
Openstack Grizzly=2012.2
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=11.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.10

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade pip/Nova to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.0.0a0

Event History

Mar 22, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 5, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·02:48 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0335?

CVE-2013-0335 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential unauthorized access it provides.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-0335?

To fix CVE-2013-0335, upgrade your OpenStack Nova installation to version 12.0.0a0 or later.

3

Which versions of OpenStack are affected by CVE-2013-0335?

CVE-2013-0335 affects OpenStack Compute (Nova) releases Grizzly, Folsom, and Essex.

4

Can remote authenticated users exploit CVE-2013-0335?

Yes, remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2013-0335 to gain access to a VM using a VNC token.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2013-0335 on cloud security?

The impact of CVE-2013-0335 on cloud security includes the risk of unauthorized access to VMs, potentially compromising sensitive data.

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