CVE-2013-4469: Low severity red hat openstack folsom vulnerability
OpenStack Compute (Nova) Folsom, Grizzly, and Havana, when usecowimages is set to False, does not verify the virtual size of a QCOW2 image, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (host file system disk consumption) by transferring an image with a large virtual size that does not contain a large amount of data from Glance. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2013-2096.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4469?
The severity of CVE-2013-4469 is considered moderate due to its potential impact on disk consumption leading to denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4469?
To fix CVE-2013-4469, ensure you are using a version of Nova that is 12.0.0a0 or later and set use_cow_images to True.
What versions of OpenStack are affected by CVE-2013-4469?
CVE-2013-4469 affects OpenStack Compute (Nova) versions Folsom, Grizzly, and Havana.
What is the impact of CVE-2013-4469 on a system?
CVE-2013-4469 can lead to host file system disk consumption, resulting in a denial of service condition.
Who can exploit CVE-2013-4469?
CVE-2013-4469 can be exploited by local users who have access to transfer images within the OpenStack environment.