CVE-2014-5252
First published: Mon Aug 25 2014(Updated: )
The V3 API in OpenStack Identity (Keystone) 2014.1.x before 2014.1.2.1 and Juno before Juno-3 updates the issued_at value for UUID v2 tokens, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass the token expiration and retain access via a verification (1) GET or (2) HEAD request to v3/auth/tokens/.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/keystone | <8.0.0a0 | 8.0.0a0 |
| OpenStack keystonemiddleware | =2014.1 | |
| OpenStack keystonemiddleware | =2014.1.2 | |
| OpenStack keystonemiddleware | =juno-1 | |
| OpenStack keystonemiddleware | =juno-2 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1121.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1122.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/15/6
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2324-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/keystone/+bug/1348820
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-5252
- https://github.com/openstack/keystone/commit/556fb860311675fc437585651e4602b2908451eb
- https://github.com/openstack/keystone/commit/a4c73e4382cb062aa9f30fe1960d5014d3c49cc2
- https://github.com/openstack/keystone/commit/bdb88c662ac2035f9b0d8a229a5db5f60f5f16ae
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-v8fq-gq9j-3v7h (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/keystone/PYSEC-2014-108.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-5252?
CVE-2014-5252 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to allow unauthorized access via token bypass.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5252?
To fix CVE-2014-5252, upgrade OpenStack Keystone to version 2014.1.2.1 or later, or to the version specified in the remedy.
Which versions of OpenStack Keystone are affected by CVE-2014-5252?
CVE-2014-5252 affects OpenStack Keystone versions 2014.1.x before 2014.1.2.1 and Juno versions before Juno-3.
Who can exploit CVE-2014-5252?
CVE-2014-5252 can be exploited by remote authenticated users who can perform GET or HEAD requests.
What impact does CVE-2014-5252 have on token security?
CVE-2014-5252 allows attackers to bypass token expiration, potentially maintaining unauthorized access to resources.
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