CVE-2016-0738
First published: Fri Jan 29 2016(Updated: )
OpenStack Object Storage (Swift) before 2.3.1 (Kilo), 2.4.x, and 2.5.x before 2.5.1 (Liberty) do not properly close server 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 | |
| OpenStack Swift3 | =2.4.0 | |
| OpenStack Swift3 | =2.5.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176713.html
- 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/cloud-archive/+bug/1493303
- https://github.com/openstack/swift/blob/master/CHANGELOG
- https://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2016-004.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0738?
CVE-2016-0738 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0738?
To fix CVE-2016-0738, upgrade OpenStack Object Storage (Swift) to version 2.3.1 or later for Kilo, and 2.5.1 or later for Liberty.
What versions of OpenStack Swift are affected by CVE-2016-0738?
CVE-2016-0738 affects OpenStack Swift versions 2.3.0 and earlier, as well as versions 2.4.0 and 2.5.0.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-0738 allow?
CVE-2016-0738 allows remote attackers to launch a denial-of-service attack via a series of interrupted requests.
Can exploiting CVE-2016-0738 lead to resource exhaustion?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2016-0738 can lead to proxy-server resource exhaustion, impacting server performance.
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