REDHAT-BUG-873447: Low severity keystone vulnerability

Published Nov 5, 2012
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Updated

Within the OpenStack keystone package the file /etc/keystone/ec2rc is world readable and contains:

=== ADMINACCESS=109a7daa83054fc58ec8ade83b114117 ADMINSECRET=3bbbcba9514e4e8e8d0eb9e528754091 DEMOACCESS=81c2326383e34b888e0589057bc7fae2 DEMOSECRET=ceb87a47838a442ea2923ad1bd6f0a16 ===

Also please note that the /etc/keystone/ directory should probably not be world readable at all.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Openstack Keystone

Event History

Nov 5, 2012
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-873447?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-873447 is critical due to the exposure of sensitive credentials in a world-readable file.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-873447?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-873447, change the permissions of the /etc/keystone/ec2rc file to restrict access.

3

What components are affected by REDHAT-BUG-873447?

The components affected by REDHAT-BUG-873447 are the OpenStack keystone package.

4

What credentials are exposed in REDHAT-BUG-873447?

REDHAT-BUG-873447 exposes the ADMIN_ACCESS, ADMIN_SECRET, DEMO_ACCESS, and DEMO_SECRET credentials.

5

What security risks does REDHAT-BUG-873447 pose?

REDHAT-BUG-873447 poses a security risk of unauthorized access to the OpenStack environment due to exposed sensitive information.

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