CVE-2017-2621
First published: Fri Feb 10 2017(Updated: )
An access-control flaw was found in the OpenStack Orchestration (heat) service before 8.0.0, 6.1.0 and 7.0.2 where a service log directory was improperly made world readable. A malicious system user could exploit this flaw to access sensitive information.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenStack Heat | <8.0.0 | |
| Red Hat OpenStack for IBM Power | =9 | |
| Red Hat OpenStack for IBM Power | =10 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1422265
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1243
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1464
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1420990
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96280
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2621
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2621?
CVE-2017-2621 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2621?
To fix CVE-2017-2621, you should update OpenStack Orchestration (heat) to version 8.0.0 or higher, or ensure that versions 6.1.0 and 7.0.2 are patched.
Which versions of OpenStack are affected by CVE-2017-2621?
CVE-2017-2621 affects OpenStack Orchestration (heat) versions prior to 8.0.0, as well as Red Hat OpenStack versions 9 and 10.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-2621?
CVE-2017-2621 is an access control flaw that allows unauthorized users to read sensitive information from the world-readable log directory.
Can CVE-2017-2621 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-2621 requires local access to the system, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.
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