CVE-2014-3632: High severity neutron vulnerability

Published Oct 7, 2014
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Updated

The default configuration in a sudoers file in the Red Hat openstack-neutron package before 2014.1.2-4, as used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Open Stack Platform 5.0 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted configuration file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of a CVE-2013-6433 regression.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Openstack Neutron>=2014.1<=2014.1.2

Event History

Oct 7, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3632?

CVE-2014-3632 is considered a critical vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-3632?

To fix CVE-2014-3632, ensure that the OpenStack Neutron package is updated to version 2014.1.2-4 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2014-3632?

CVE-2014-3632 affects the OpenStack Neutron package in Red Hat Enterprise Linux OpenStack Platform 5.0 and earlier versions.

4

Can CVE-2014-3632 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-3632 can be exploited remotely due to vulnerabilities in the default sudoers configuration.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-3632?

A workaround for CVE-2014-3632 involves manually configuring the sudoers file to restrict privilege escalation until the software is updated.

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