CVE-2014-0040
First published: Thu Jan 30 2014(Updated: )
OpenStack Heat Templates (heat-templates), as used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux OpenStack Platform 4.0, uses an HTTP connection to download (1) packages and (2) signing keys from Yum repositories, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to prevent updates via unspecified vectors.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat OpenStack for IBM Power | =4.0 | |
| =4.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/heat-templates/+bug/1267635
- https://github.com/openstack/heat-templates/
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0579.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1059514
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0579.html
- https://github.com/openstack/heat-templates/commit/65a4f8bebc72da71c616e2e378b7b1ac354db1a3
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0040?
CVE-2014-0040 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system updates.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0040?
To mitigate CVE-2014-0040, it is recommended to switch to secure HTTPS connections when downloading packages and signing keys.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2014-0040?
CVE-2014-0040 can be exploited by man-in-the-middle attackers who can intercept HTTP connections to Yum repositories.
Which software is affected by CVE-2014-0040?
CVE-2014-0040 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux OpenStack Platform 4.0 and its heat-templates.
When was CVE-2014-0040 disclosed?
CVE-2014-0040 was disclosed in 2014 and is part of the vulnerabilities affecting OpenStack Heat.
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