CVE-2013-2161: Code Injection
First published: Tue Aug 20 2013(Updated: )
XML injection vulnerability in account/utils.py in OpenStack Swift Folsom, Grizzly, and Havana allows attackers to trigger invalid or spoofed Swift responses via an account name.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/swift | <1.9.0 | 1.9.0 |
| Red Hat OpenStack Folsom | ||
| OpenStack Grizzly | ||
| OpenStack Havana | ||
| SUSE Linux | =12.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-07/msg00021.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0993.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2737
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/13/4
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/swift/+bug/1183884
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-2161
- https://github.com/openstack/swift/commit/6659382c4fa348e1ebbce2424968dd7267ea1db1
- https://github.com/openstack/swift/commit/8f9b135e0a16478a628f20224ce5babe62d4aaba
- http://github.com/openstack/swift/commit/4eed6bf5b5028409f730be97ddcfb6bfa893c976
- http://github.com/openstack/swift/commit/92d7eadd328797d392758c79e258c8455874c80e
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-9xgv-6v35-mmcj (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2161?
CVE-2013-2161 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for XML injection in OpenStack Swift.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2161?
To fix CVE-2013-2161, upgrade to version 1.9.0 or later of the Swift package.
Which versions of OpenStack are affected by CVE-2013-2161?
CVE-2013-2161 affects OpenStack Swift versions in Folsom, Grizzly, and Havana releases.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-2161?
CVE-2013-2161 is an XML injection vulnerability that allows attackers to manipulate Swift responses.
Can CVE-2013-2161 impact application security?
Yes, CVE-2013-2161 can impact application security by allowing spoofed account response manipulations.
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