CVE-2014-2828
First published: Tue Apr 15 2014(Updated: )
The V3 API in OpenStack Identity (Keystone) 2013.1 before 2013.2.4 and icehouse before icehouse-rc2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of the same authentication method in a request, aka "authentication chaining."
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/keystone | <8.0.0a0 | 8.0.0a0 |
| OpenStack keystonemiddleware | =2013.1 | |
| OpenStack keystonemiddleware | =2013.1.1 | |
| OpenStack keystonemiddleware | =2013.1.2 | |
| OpenStack keystonemiddleware | =2013.1.3 | |
| OpenStack keystonemiddleware | =2013.2 | |
| OpenStack keystonemiddleware | =2013.2.1 | |
| OpenStack keystonemiddleware | =2013.2.2 | |
| OpenStack keystonemiddleware | =2013.2.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1688.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/10/20
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/keystone/+bug/1300274
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-2828
- https://github.com/openstack/keystone/commit/ce6cedb30c5c4b4cf4db9380f09443de22414b39
- https://github.com/openstack/keystone/commit/e364ba5b12de8e4c11bd80bcca903f9615dcfc2e
- https://github.com/openstack/keystone/commit/ef868ad92c00e23a4a5e9eb71e3e0bf5ae2fff0c
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-6mv3-p2gr-wgqf (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/keystone/PYSEC-2014-106.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2828?
CVE-2014-2828 is considered a denial of service vulnerability, as it allows remote attackers to cause CPU consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2828?
To fix CVE-2014-2828, upgrade to Keystone version 2013.2.4 or later.
Which versions of OpenStack Keystone are affected by CVE-2014-2828?
CVE-2014-2828 affects OpenStack Keystone versions 2013.1 up to 2013.2.3.
Can CVE-2014-2828 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-2828 can be exploited remotely by sending a large number of the same authentication methods in a request.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-2828 involve?
CVE-2014-2828 involves an authentication chaining attack that leads to denial of service.
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