CVE-2014-8153: Input Validation
First published: Thu Jan 15 2015(Updated: )
The L3 agent in OpenStack Neutron 2014.2.x before 2014.2.2, when using radvd 2.0+, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (blocked router update processing) by creating eight routers and assigning an ipv6 non-provider subnet to each.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Litech Router Advertisement Daemon | =2.0 | |
| OpenStack Neutron | =2014.2 | |
| OpenStack Neutron | =2014.2.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8153?
CVE-2014-8153 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8153?
To fix CVE-2014-8153, upgrade OpenStack Neutron to version 2014.2.2 or later.
What kind of attack does CVE-2014-8153 allow?
CVE-2014-8153 allows remote authenticated users to block router update processing.
Which versions of OpenStack Neutron are affected by CVE-2014-8153?
OpenStack Neutron versions 2014.2.x before 2014.2.2 are affected by CVE-2014-8153.
Is there a known workaround for CVE-2014-8153?
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2014-8153; upgrading is recommended.
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