CVE-2015-7548: Infoleak
First published: Tue Jan 12 2016(Updated: )
OpenStack Compute (Nova) before 2015.1.3 (kilo) and 12.0.x before 12.0.1 (liberty), when using libvirt to spawn instances and use_cow_images is set to false, allow remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files by overwriting an instance disk with a crafted image and requesting a snapshot.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenStack Nova-LXD | >=12.0.0<12.0.1 | |
| OpenStack Nova-LXD | >=2015.1.0<2015.1.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7548?
CVE-2015-7548 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7548?
To fix CVE-2015-7548, upgrade OpenStack Nova to version 2015.1.3 or later for Kilo and 12.0.1 or later for Liberty.
What versions of OpenStack Nova are affected by CVE-2015-7548?
CVE-2015-7548 affects OpenStack Nova versions before 2015.1.3 in Kilo and before 12.0.1 in Liberty.
What are the implications of CVE-2015-7548?
The implications of CVE-2015-7548 include the potential exposure of sensitive data due to arbitrary file access by unauthorized users.
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2015-7548?
Organizations using vulnerable versions of OpenStack Nova with libvirt configured to use_cow_images set to false are at risk for CVE-2015-7548.
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