CVE-2015-8914
First published: Mon Jun 13 2016(Updated: )
The IPTables firewall in OpenStack Neutron before 7.0.4 and 8.0.0 through 8.1.0 allows remote attackers to bypass an intended ICMPv6-spoofing protection mechanism and consequently cause a denial of service or intercept network traffic via a link-local source address.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenStack Neutron | >=7.0.0<7.0.4 | |
| OpenStack Neutron | >=8.0.0<=8.1.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/10/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/10/6
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1473
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1474
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/neutron/+bug/1502933
- https://review.openstack.org/#/c/300233/
- https://review.openstack.org/#/c/310648/
- https://review.openstack.org/#/c/310652/
- https://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2016-009.html
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1502933
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q2/519
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1349669
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1349670
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1345892
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8914?
CVE-2015-8914 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for denial of service and traffic interception.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8914?
To fix CVE-2015-8914, upgrade OpenStack Neutron to version 7.0.4 or higher, or to version 8.1.0 or higher.
Which versions of OpenStack Neutron are affected by CVE-2015-8914?
CVE-2015-8914 affects OpenStack Neutron versions before 7.0.4 and from 8.0.0 to 8.1.0.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-8914 allow?
CVE-2015-8914 allows remote attackers to bypass ICMPv6 spoofing protection, leading to possible denial of service or network traffic interception.
Is CVE-2015-8914 related to specific network configurations?
Yes, CVE-2015-8914 is particularly relevant for environments utilizing link-local source addresses in IPv6.
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