CVE-2015-5162: High severity red hat openstack cinder vulnerability
The image parser in OpenStack Cinder 7.0.2 and 8.0.0 through 8.1.1; Glance before 11.0.1 and 12.0.0; and Nova before 12.0.4 and 13.0.0 does not properly limit qemu-img calls, which might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (memory and disk consumption) via a crafted disk image.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5162?
CVE-2015-5162 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
Which versions of OpenStack are affected by CVE-2015-5162?
CVE-2015-5162 affects OpenStack Cinder versions 7.0.2 and 8.0.0 to 8.1.1, Glance versions before 11.0.1 and 12.0.0, and Nova versions before 12.0.4 and 13.0.0.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5162?
To fix CVE-2015-5162, update your OpenStack components to the latest versions where the vulnerability is patched.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-5162 enable?
CVE-2015-5162 allows attackers to potentially conduct a denial of service attack by manipulating crafted disk images.
Is there any mitigation for CVE-2015-5162 for vulnerable systems?
Mitigation for CVE-2015-5162 involves monitoring system resource usage and applying strict controls on disk image inputs until updates are applied.