CVE-2014-9623
First published: Fri Jan 23 2015(Updated: )
OpenStack Glance 2014.2.x through 2014.2.1, 2014.1.3, and earlier allows remote authenticated users to bypass the storage quota and cause a denial of service (disk consumption) by deleting an image in the saving state.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/glance | <11.0.0a0 | 11.0.0a0 |
| Red Hat OpenStack for IBM Power | =5.0 | |
| OpenStack Glance | <=2014.1.3 | |
| OpenStack Glance | =2014.2 | |
| OpenStack Glance | =2014.2-rc1 | |
| OpenStack Glance | =2014.2-rc2 | |
| OpenStack Glance | =2014.2-rc3 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0644.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0837.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0838.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62165
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/18/4
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2015-2511959.html
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/glance/+bug/1383973
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/glance/+bug/1398830
- https://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2015-003.html
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-9623
- https://github.com/openstack/glance/commit/0dc8fbb3479a53c5bba8475d14f4c7206904c5ea
- https://github.com/openstack/glance/commit/7d5d8657fd70b20518610b3c6f8e41e16c72fa31
- https://github.com/openstack/glance/commit/f1260cc771ee068651aa62b972bef49d9af81eb0
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-j4mh-9wq6-8rg6 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9623?
CVE-2014-9623 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service through disk consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9623?
To fix CVE-2014-9623, upgrade OpenStack Glance to version 11.0.0a0 or later, or apply relevant patches provided by your distribution.
What versions of OpenStack Glance are affected by CVE-2014-9623?
CVE-2014-9623 affects OpenStack Glance versions from 2014.2.x to 2014.2.1, as well as 2014.1.3 and earlier.
Can CVE-2014-9623 be exploited by unauthenticated users?
No, CVE-2014-9623 requires remote authenticated users to exploit the vulnerability.
What is the impact of CVE-2014-9623 on my OpenStack environment?
The impact of CVE-2014-9623 could lead to denial of service due to excessive disk usage by bypassing storage quotas.
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