2.8
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-6398

First published: Tue Jan 14 2014(Updated: )

The virtual router in Apache CloudStack before 4.2.1 does not preserve the source restrictions in firewall rules after being restarted, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions via a request.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache CloudStack<=4.2.0
Apache CloudStack=2.0
Apache CloudStack=2.0.1
Apache CloudStack=2.1.0
Apache CloudStack=2.1.1
Apache CloudStack=2.1.2
Apache CloudStack=2.1.3
Apache CloudStack=2.1.4
Apache CloudStack=2.1.5
Apache CloudStack=2.1.6
Apache CloudStack=2.1.7
Apache CloudStack=2.1.8
Apache CloudStack=2.1.9
Apache CloudStack=2.1.10
Apache CloudStack=2.2.0
Apache CloudStack=2.2.1
Apache CloudStack=2.2.2
Apache CloudStack=2.2.3
Apache CloudStack=2.2.5
Apache CloudStack=2.2.6
Apache CloudStack=2.2.7
Apache CloudStack=2.2.8
Apache CloudStack=2.2.9
Apache CloudStack=2.2.11
Apache CloudStack=2.2.12
Apache CloudStack=2.2.13
Apache CloudStack=2.2.14
Apache CloudStack=3.0.0
Apache CloudStack=3.0.1
Apache CloudStack=3.0.2
Apache CloudStack=4.0.0-incubating
Apache CloudStack=4.0.1
Apache CloudStack=4.0.2
Apache CloudStack=4.1.0
Apache CloudStack=4.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-6398?

    The severity of CVE-2013-6398 is considered medium as it allows attackers to bypass firewall restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-6398?

    To fix CVE-2013-6398, upgrade to Apache CloudStack version 4.2.1 or later.

  • Which versions of Apache CloudStack are affected by CVE-2013-6398?

    CVE-2013-6398 affects Apache CloudStack versions before 4.2.1, including versions 2.0, 2.1.x, 2.2.x, 3.0.x, and 4.0.x.

  • What specific issue does CVE-2013-6398 address?

    CVE-2013-6398 addresses the problem of the virtual router not preserving source restrictions in firewall rules after a restart.

  • Can CVE-2013-6398 lead to unauthorized access?

    Yes, CVE-2013-6398 can potentially lead to unauthorized access due to firewall restrictions being bypassed.

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