CVE-2014-9493
First published: Wed Jan 07 2015(Updated: )
The V2 API in OpenStack Image Registry and Delivery Service (Glance) before 2014.2.2 and 2014.1.4 allows remote authenticated users to read or delete arbitrary files via a full pathname in a file: URL in the image location property.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat OpenStack for IBM Power | =4.0 | |
| Red Hat OpenStack for IBM Power | =5.0 | |
| OpenStack Glance | >=2014.1<2014.1.4 | |
| OpenStack Glance | >=2014.2<2014.2.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.openstack.org/pipermail/openstack-announce/2014-December/000317.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0246.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71688
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/glance/+bug/1400966
- https://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2014-041.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9493?
CVE-2014-9493 is rated as high severity due to the potential for authenticated users to read or delete arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9493?
To fix CVE-2014-9493, update your OpenStack Glance to a version higher than 2014.2.2 or 2014.1.4.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-9493?
CVE-2014-9493 affects installations of OpenStack Image Registry and Delivery Service (Glance) versions before 2014.2.2 and 2014.1.4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-9493?
CVE-2014-9493 is a path traversal vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to access unauthorized files.
Can CVE-2014-9493 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-9493 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users through crafted file: URLs.
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