CVE-2023-3637: Openstack-neutron: unrestricted creation of security groups (fix for cve-2022-3277)

Published Jul 12, 2023
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Updated

An uncontrolled resource consumption flaw was found in openstack-neutron. This flaw allows a remote authenticated user to query a list of security groups for an invalid project. This issue creates resources that are unconstrained by the user's quota. If a malicious user were to submit a significant number of requests, this could lead to a denial of service.

Affected Software

3 affected components
pip/neutron<=22.0.2
redhat Openstack Platform=13.0
redhat Openstack Platform=16.2

Event History

Jul 12, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:51 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 25, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
03:30 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-3637?

CVE-2023-3637 is an uncontrolled resource consumption flaw in openstack-neutron.

2

How does CVE-2023-3637 affect users?

CVE-2023-3637 allows a remote authenticated user to query a list of security groups for an invalid project, creating unconstrained resources.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3637?

The severity of CVE-2023-3637 is medium, with a CVSS score of 6.5.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-3637?

Versions up to and including 22.0.2 of the neutron package from pip, Redhat Openstack Platform 13.0, and Redhat Openstack Platform 16.2 are affected by CVE-2023-3637.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-3637?

Update to a version of the neutron package from pip, Redhat Openstack Platform 13.0, or Redhat Openstack Platform 16.2 that is not affected by CVE-2023-3637.

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