CVE-2014-0162: Input Validation

Published Apr 27, 2014
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Updated

The Sheepdog backend in OpenStack Image Registry and Delivery Service (Glance) 2013.2 before 2013.2.4 and icehouse before icehouse-rc2 allows remote authenticated users with permission to insert or modify an image to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted location.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Openstack icehouse=rc-1
Openstack Image Registry And Delivery Service \(glance\)=2013.2
Openstack Image Registry And Delivery Service \(glance\)=2013.2.1
Openstack Image Registry And Delivery Service \(glance\)=2013.2.2
Openstack Image Registry And Delivery Service \(glance\)=2013.2.3

Event History

Apr 27, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0162?

CVE-2014-0162 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-0162?

To fix CVE-2014-0162, upgrade OpenStack Glance to version 2013.2.4 or later, or icehouse to icehouse-rc2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2014-0162?

CVE-2014-0162 affects users of OpenStack Image Registry and Delivery Service (Glance) versions prior to 2013.2.4 and icehouse prior to icehouse-rc2.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2014-0162?

CVE-2014-0162 can be exploited by remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on the server.

5

What is the vulnerable component in CVE-2014-0162?

The vulnerable component in CVE-2014-0162 is the Sheepdog backend in OpenStack Image Registry and Delivery Service (Glance).

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