CVE-2015-8749: Infoleak
First published: Fri Jan 15 2016(Updated: )
The volume_utils._parse_volume_info function in OpenStack Compute (Nova) before 2015.1.3 (kilo) and 12.0.x before 12.0.1 (liberty) includes the connection_info dictionary in the StorageError message when using the Xen backend, which might allow attackers to obtain sensitive password information by reading log files or other unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/nova | >=12.0.0<12.0.1 | 12.0.1 |
| OpenStack Compute (Nova) | >=12.0.0<12.0.1 | |
| OpenStack Compute (Nova) | >=2015.1.0<2015.1.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/07/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/07/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/80189
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1516765
- https://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2016-002.html
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-8749
- https://github.com/openstack/nova/commit/8b289237ed6d53738c22878decf0c429301cf3d0
- https://github.com/openstack/nova/commit/b2acc9fa864b6fe10bc0c5f3786b976b472b1b27
- https://github.com/openstack/nova/commit/cf197ec2d682fb4da777df2291ca7ef101f73b77
- https://github.com/openstack/nova/commit/ef1ccdaca9512b88878155f7d8c2c77853d91252
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-c36r-g737-9qp8 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8749?
CVE-2015-8749 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8749?
To remediate CVE-2015-8749, upgrade OpenStack Nova to version 12.0.1 or later.
Which versions of OpenStack Nova are affected by CVE-2015-8749?
CVE-2015-8749 affects OpenStack Nova versions before 2015.1.3 and 12.0.x before 12.0.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8749?
CVE-2015-8749 is an information disclosure vulnerability.
What might attackers gain access to through CVE-2015-8749?
Attackers might obtain sensitive password information due to the inclusion of connection_info in error messages.
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