CVE-2014-7230: Infoleak

Published Oct 8, 2014
·
Updated

The processutils.execute function in OpenStack oslo-incubator, Cinder, Nova, and Trove before 2013.2.4 and 2014.1 before 2014.1.3 allows local users to obtain passwords from commands that cause a ProcessExecutionError by reading the log.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Openstack Cinder>=2013.2<2013.2.4
Openstack Cinder>=2014.1<2014.1.3
Openstack Nova>=2013.2<2013.2.4
Openstack Nova>=2014.1<2014.1.3
Openstack Trove>=2013.2<2013.2.4
Openstack Trove>=2014.1<2014.1.3
redhat Openstack=5.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04

Event History

Oct 8, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-7230?

CVE-2014-7230 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-7230?

To fix CVE-2014-7230, update OpenStack components Cinder, Nova, and Trove to versions 2013.2.4 or 2014.1.3 or later.

3

What does CVE-2014-7230 exploit?

CVE-2014-7230 exploits the processutils.execute function to allow local users to read sensitive information from logs.

4

Which OpenStack components are affected by CVE-2014-7230?

CVE-2014-7230 affects OpenStack components Cinder, Nova, and Trove prior to specific patched versions.

5

Can CVE-2014-7230 impact my system's security?

Yes, CVE-2014-7230 can impact system security by allowing local users to access credentials through error logs.

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