CVE-2015-5295: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jan 20 2016(Updated: )
The template-validate command in OpenStack Orchestration API (Heat) before 2015.1.3 (kilo) and 5.0.x before 5.0.1 (liberty) allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) or determine the existence of local files via the resource type in a template, as demonstrated by file:///dev/zero.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenStack Orchestration API | >=5.0.0<5.0.1 | |
| OpenStack Orchestration API | >=2015.1.0<2015.1.3 | |
| Red Hat OpenStack for IBM Power | =7.0 | |
| Fedora | =23 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =11.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176700.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0266.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81438
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/heat/+bug/1496277
- https://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2016-003.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5295?
CVE-2015-5295 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can be exploited to consume memory.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5295?
To fix CVE-2015-5295, upgrade to OpenStack Orchestration API version 2015.1.3 or later, or 5.0.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-5295?
CVE-2015-5295 affects users of OpenStack Orchestration API versions before 2015.1.3 and 5.0.1.
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2015-5295?
Impacted systems include OpenStack Orchestration API, Red Hat OpenStack 7.0, Fedora 23, and Oracle Solaris 11.3.
Can CVE-2015-5295 lead to data exposure?
CVE-2015-5295 can be used by authenticated users to determine the existence of local files, which may pose a data exposure risk.
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