CVE-2013-6470: Medium severity redhat Openstack vulnerability
It was discovered that Qpid authentication was disabled by default in the standalone controller quickstack manifest. If this was used in a production system without change then anyone able to make a TCP connection to Qpid would have unauthenticated access to any OpenStack backends using Qpid (such as Nova).
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The default configuration in the standalone controller quickstack manifest in openstack-foreman-installer, as used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux OpenStack Platform 4.0, disables authentication for Qpid, which allows remote attackers to gain access by connecting to Qpid.
— MITRE
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-6470?
CVE-2013-6470 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for unauthenticated access.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6470?
To fix CVE-2013-6470, enable Qpid authentication in the Quickstack manifest to prevent unauthorized access.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2013-6470?
CVE-2013-6470 affects Red Hat OpenStack version 4.0.
What type of access does CVE-2013-6470 allow?
CVE-2013-6470 allows unauthenticated access to OpenStack backends via Qpid.
Can CVE-2013-6470 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-6470 can be exploited remotely by anyone capable of establishing a TCP connection to Qpid.