CVE-2016-0737
First published: Fri Jan 29 2016(Updated: )
OpenStack Object Storage (Swift) before 2.4.0 does not properly close client connections, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (proxy-server resource consumption) via a series of interrupted requests to a Large Object URL.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenStack Swift3 | <=2.3.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0128.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0155.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0329.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81432
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/swift/+bug/1466549
- https://launchpad.net/swift/+milestone/2.4.0
- https://review.openstack.org/#/c/217750/
- https://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2016-004.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0737?
CVE-2016-0737 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0737?
To fix CVE-2016-0737, upgrade OpenStack Object Storage (Swift) to version 2.4.0 or later.
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2016-0737?
CVE-2016-0737 affects all versions of OpenStack Swift prior to 2.4.0.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-0737?
The potential consequence of CVE-2016-0737 is exhausting proxy server resources, leading to service outages.
Can CVE-2016-0737 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-0737 can be exploited remotely by attackers through a series of interrupted requests.
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