First published: Sat Nov 23 2013(Updated: )
(1) impl_db2.py and (2) impl_mongodb.py in OpenStack Ceilometer 2013.2 and earlier, when the logging level is set to INFO, logs the connection string from ceilometer.conf, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information (the DB2 or MongoDB password) by reading the log file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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OpenStack Telemetry (Ceilometer) | >=2013.1<=2013.2 |
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CVE-2013-6384 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive database connection strings.
To fix CVE-2013-6384, update OpenStack Ceilometer to version 2013.2.1 or later and ensure logging is set to a level higher than INFO.
OpenStack Ceilometer versions 2013.2 and earlier are affected by CVE-2013-6384.
CVE-2013-6384 exposes sensitive database connection strings, including passwords for DB2 or MongoDB, in log files.
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2013-6384 by accessing log files to retrieve sensitive information.