CWE
269
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-6391

First published: Sat Dec 14 2013(Updated: )

The ec2tokens API in OpenStack Identity (Keystone) before Havana 2013.2.1 and Icehouse before icehouse-2 does not return a trust-scoped token when one is received, which allows remote trust users to gain privileges by generating EC2 credentials from a trust-scoped token and using them in an ec2tokens API request.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenStack keystonemiddleware>=2013.2<2013.2.1
Ubuntu=13.10
Red Hat OpenStack for IBM Power=4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-6391?

    CVE-2013-6391 is classified with high severity due to the potential for privilege escalation by remote trust users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-6391?

    To fix CVE-2013-6391, upgrade the OpenStack Keystone package to version 2013.2.1 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2013-6391?

    CVE-2013-6391 affects users of OpenStack Identity (Keystone) versions prior to Havana 2013.2.1 and Icehouse before icehouse-2.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2013-6391 enable?

    CVE-2013-6391 enables remote attackers to gain unauthorized privileges by generating EC2 credentials from a trust-scoped token.

  • Is CVE-2013-6391 related to any specific operating systems?

    Yes, CVE-2013-6391 affects OpenStack Keystone implementations on platforms like Ubuntu 13.10 and Red Hat OpenStack 4.0.

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