Compute
CVE-2014-0134
LOW
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N
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1DescriptionCVE.org
The instance rescue mode in OpenStack Compute (Nova) 2013.2 before 2013.2.3 and Icehouse before 2014.1, when using libvirt to spawn images and use_cow_images is set to false, allows remote authenticated users to read certain compute host files by overwriting an instance disk with a crafted image.
AnalysisAI
The instance rescue mode in OpenStack Compute (Nova) 2013.2 before 2013.2.3 and Icehouse before 2014.1, when using libvirt to spawn images and use_cow_images is set to false, allows remote. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. The instance rescue mode in OpenStack Compute (Nova) 2013.2 before 2013.2.3 and Icehouse before 2014.1, when using libvirt to spawn images and use_cow_images is set to false, allows remote authenticated users to read certain compute host files by overwriting an instance disk with a crafted image. Affected products include: Openstack Compute. Version information: before 2013.2.3.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
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Same weakness CWE-200 – Information Exposure
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