CVE-2014-2573
First published: Tue Mar 25 2014(Updated: )
The VMWare driver in OpenStack Compute (Nova) 2013.2 through 2013.2.2 does not properly put VMs into RESCUE status, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass the quota limit and cause a denial of service (resource consumption) by requesting the VM be put into rescue and then deleting the image.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/nova | <12.0.0a0 | 12.0.0a0 |
| OpenStack Compute (Nova) | =2013.2 | |
| OpenStack Compute (Nova) | =2013.2.1 | |
| OpenStack Compute (Nova) | =2013.2.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57498
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/21/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/21/2
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1269418
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-2573
- https://github.com/openstack/nova/commit/b3cc3f62a60662e5bb82136c0cfa464592a6afe9
- https://github.com/openstack/nova/commit/efb66531bc37ee416778a70d46c657608ca767af
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-jv34-xvjq-ppch (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/nova/PYSEC-2014-113.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2573?
CVE-2014-2573 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to bypass quota limits and cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2573?
To fix CVE-2014-2573, upgrade to OpenStack Compute version 12.0.0a0 or later.
Which versions of OpenStack Compute are affected by CVE-2014-2573?
CVE-2014-2573 affects OpenStack Compute versions 2013.2 through 2013.2.2 inclusive.
What kind of attack does CVE-2014-2573 facilitate?
CVE-2014-2573 facilitates resource consumption attacks by allowing remote authenticated users to manipulate VM states.
Is CVE-2014-2573 present in all OpenStack versions?
No, CVE-2014-2573 is only present in specific versions of OpenStack Compute from the 2013.2 series.
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