2.1
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-1977

First published: Tue May 21 2013(Updated: )

OpenStack devstack uses world-readable permissions for keystone.conf, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information such as the LDAP password and admin_token secret by reading the file.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenStack DevStack

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-1977?

    CVE-2013-1977 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-1977?

    To fix CVE-2013-1977, change the file permissions of keystone.conf to restrict access for non-privileged users.

  • What information can be leaked due to CVE-2013-1977?

    CVE-2013-1977 allows local users to access sensitive information such as the LDAP password and admin_token secret from keystone.conf.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2013-1977?

    CVE-2013-1977 affects OpenStack devstack.

  • Is CVE-2013-1977 exploitable remotely?

    CVE-2013-1977 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local access to the file with world-readable permissions.

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