CVE-2023-3637: Openstack-neutron: unrestricted creation of security groups (fix for cve-2022-3277)
First published: Wed Jul 12 2023(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.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat Openstack Platform | =13.0 | |
| Redhat Openstack Platform | =16.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3637
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-3637
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2222270
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4283
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-r3jh-qhgj-gvr8 (Advisory)
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2023-3637
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-3637?
CVE-2023-3637 is an uncontrolled resource consumption flaw in openstack-neutron.
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.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-3637?
The severity of CVE-2023-3637 is medium, with a CVSS score of 6.5.
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.
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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