CVE-2017-8761: Infoleak
First published: Wed Jun 02 2021(Updated: )
In OpenStack Swift through 2.10.1, 2.11.0 through 2.13.0, and 2.14.0, the proxy-server logs full tempurl paths, potentially leaking reusable tempurl signatures to anyone with read access to these logs. All Swift deployments using the tempurl middleware are affected.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenStack Swift | <=2.10.1 | |
| OpenStack Swift | >=2.11.0<=2.13.0 | |
| OpenStack Swift | =2.14.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-8761?
CVE-2017-8761 is a vulnerability in OpenStack Swift that can potentially leak reusable tempurl signatures to anyone with read access to the logs.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8761?
CVE-2017-8761 has a severity score of 4.3, which is considered medium.
How does CVE-2017-8761 affect OpenStack Swift?
CVE-2017-8761 affects OpenStack Swift versions 2.10.1 through 2.13.0 and 2.14.0.
How can the CVE-2017-8761 vulnerability be exploited?
The CVE-2017-8761 vulnerability can be exploited by reading the logs that contain the full tempurl paths.
Is there a fix for CVE-2017-8761?
Yes, a fix for CVE-2017-8761 is available. It is recommended to update to a version of OpenStack Swift that is not affected by the vulnerability.
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