CVE-2014-8153: Input Validation

Published Jan 15, 2015
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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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Litech Router Advertisement Daemon=2.0
Openstack Neutron=2014.2
Openstack Neutron=2014.2.1

Event History

Jan 15, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8153?

CVE-2014-8153 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-8153?

To fix CVE-2014-8153, upgrade OpenStack Neutron to version 2014.2.2 or later.

3

What kind of attack does CVE-2014-8153 allow?

CVE-2014-8153 allows remote authenticated users to block router update processing.

4

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.

5

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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