CVE-2023-6725: Tripleo-ansible: bind keys are world readable

Published Nov 11, 2023
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Updated

An access-control flaw was found in the OpenStack Designate component where private configuration information including access keys to BIND were improperly made world readable. A malicious attacker with access to any container could exploit this flaw to access sensitive information.

Other sources

Description of problem:

The /etc/designate directory, /etc/designate/private, and /etc/designate/private/bind1.conf files are all world readable. This exposes the RNDC keys to anyone able access the container.

Inside the container: $ ls -al /etc/designate/ total 88 drwxr-xr-x. 1 root root 80 Sep 11 17:41 . drwxr-xr-x. 1 root root 55 Sep 11 17:41 .. -rw-r-----. 1 root designate 70205 Sep 11 16:31 designate.conf -rw-r-----. 1 root designate 6060 Sep 11 16:31 policy.yaml -rw-r--r--. 1 root root 2125 Sep 11 16:44 pools.yaml drwxr-xr-x. 2 root root 60 Sep 11 17:41 private -rw-r-----. 1 root designate 949 Jul 8 2022 rootwrap.conf

$ ls -al /etc/designate/private/ total 12 drwxr-xr-x. 2 root root 60 Sep 11 17:41 . drwxr-xr-x. 1 root root 80 Sep 11 17:41 .. -rw-r--r--. 1 root root 196 Sep 11 16:27 bind1.conf -rw-r--r--. 1 root root 196 Sep 11 16:27 bind2.conf -rw-r--r--. 1 root root 196 Sep 11 16:27 bind3.conf

On the overcloud host: $ ls -al /var/lib/config-data/puppet-generated/designate/etc/designate/private/bind1.conf -rw-r--r--. 1 root root 196 Sep 11 16:27 /var/lib/config-data/puppet-generated/designate/etc/designate/private/bind1.conf

Red Hat

Affected Software

2 affected components
Openstack Designate
redhat Openstack Platform=17.1

Event History

Nov 11, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:38 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 17, 58027
Event
via MITRE·12:26 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6725?

The severity of CVE-2023-6725 is classified as critical due to its potential to expose sensitive private configuration information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-6725?

To fix CVE-2023-6725, update the OpenStack Designate component to the latest patched version that resolves the access control flaw.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-6725?

CVE-2023-6725 affects the OpenStack Designate component specifically.

4

What kind of information is exposed by CVE-2023-6725?

CVE-2023-6725 exposes private configuration information, including access keys to BIND, making it vulnerable to unauthorized access.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2023-6725?

Any malicious attacker with access to an affected container can exploit CVE-2023-6725 to gain access to sensitive information.

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