CVE-2013-2157: Medium severity keystone vulnerability

Published Aug 20, 2013
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Updated

OpenStack Keystone Folsom, Grizzly before 2013.1.3, and Havana, when using LDAP with Anonymous binding, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empty password.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Openstack Keystone>=2012.2<=2012.2.4
Openstack Keystone>=2013.1<2013.1.3
Openstack Keystone>=2013.2<=2013.2.4

Event History

Aug 20, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-2157?

CVE-2013-2157 has a moderate severity level as it allows attackers to bypass authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-2157?

To fix CVE-2013-2157, upgrade OpenStack Keystone to version 2013.1.3 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2157?

CVE-2013-2157 affects OpenStack Keystone versions from 2012.2 up to, but not including, 2013.1.3.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2013-2157 enable?

CVE-2013-2157 enables remote attackers to bypass authentication using an empty password.

5

Is CVE-2013-2157 related to LDAP configurations?

Yes, CVE-2013-2157 is specifically related to LDAP configurations using Anonymous binding.

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