CVE-2013-4202: XEE
First published: Mon Sep 16 2013(Updated: )
The (1) backup (api/contrib/backups.py) and (2) volume transfer (contrib/volume_transfer.py) APIs in OpenStack Cinder Grizzly 2013.1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption and crash) via an XML Entity Expansion (XEE) attack. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2013-1664.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/cinder | <7.0.0a0 | 7.0.0a0 |
| Red Hat OpenStack Cinder | >=2013.1<=2013.1.3 | |
| Ubuntu | =13.04 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1198.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2005-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ossa/+bug/1190229
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-4202
- http://github.com/openstack/cinder/commit/2023eecc4b1a35daf42a64fa01967ed12c7d017b
- http://github.com/openstack/cinder/commit/4ad95dba4fccbbc0df923dea0dc9e5c3ac9f4cc2
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-mfg4-9xf4-f45q (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4202?
CVE-2013-4202 has a high severity rating due to its potential for causing denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4202?
To fix CVE-2013-4202, upgrade OpenStack Cinder to version 7.0.0a0 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-4202?
CVE-2013-4202 affects OpenStack Cinder versions prior to 2013.1.4, including 2013.1.3 and earlier.
What type of attack does CVE-2013-4202 enable?
CVE-2013-4202 enables a denial of service attack through XML Entity Expansion (XEE).
Is CVE-2013-4202 applicable to Ubuntu systems?
Yes, CVE-2013-4202 is applicable to Ubuntu systems running version 13.04 with affected OpenStack Cinder installations.
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