REDHAT-BUG-2222270: Medium severity neutron vulnerability

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

1 affected component
Openstack Neutron

Event History

Jul 12, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:51 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2222270?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2222270 is considered critical due to the potential for resource exhaustion and abuse by authenticated users.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2222270?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2222270, apply the latest security patches provided by Red Hat for OpenStack Neutron.

3

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2222270?

Users of OpenStack Neutron are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2222270, particularly those who allow remote authenticated users to query security groups.

4

What is an uncontrolled resource consumption flaw in REDHAT-BUG-2222270?

The uncontrolled resource consumption flaw in REDHAT-BUG-2222270 allows unauthorized resource usage by querying invalid projects.

5

How can REDHAT-BUG-2222270 be exploited?

REDHAT-BUG-2222270 can be exploited by malicious authenticated users to consume resources without being limited by user quotas.

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