CVE-2014-7960
First published: Fri Oct 17 2014(Updated: )
OpenStack Object Storage (Swift) before 2.2.0 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the max_meta_count and other metadata constraints via multiple crafted requests which exceed the limit when combined.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/swift | <2.2.0 | 2.2.0 |
| OpenStack Swift3 | <=2.1.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00025.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0835.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0836.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1495.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/07/39
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/08/7
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70279
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2704-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/swift/+bug/1365350
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96901
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-7960
- https://github.com/openstack/swift/commit/06800cbe446ce4c937a57b69517b55c3bba9b6e1
- https://github.com/openstack/swift/commit/2c4622a28ea04e1c6b2382189b0a1f6cccdc9c0f
- https://github.com/openstack/swift/commit/5b2c27a5874c2b5b0a333e4955b03544f6a8119f
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-g6x3-55qv-x6p2 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-7960?
CVE-2014-7960 is considered to have a medium severity due to its ability to allow authenticated users to bypass metadata constraints.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7960?
To fix CVE-2014-7960, upgrade to OpenStack Object Storage (Swift) version 2.2.0 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-7960?
CVE-2014-7960 affects OpenStack Object Storage (Swift) versions prior to 2.2.0.
Can CVE-2014-7960 be exploited by unauthenticated users?
No, CVE-2014-7960 can only be exploited by remote authenticated users.
What are the risks of CVE-2014-7960?
The risks of CVE-2014-7960 include unauthorized overwriting of metadata constraints, which can lead to data integrity issues.
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