OpenStack Nova Image Registration Arbitrary Input Validation Vulnerability

BID:51047

Info

OpenStack Nova Image Registration Arbitrary Input Validation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 51047
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2011-4596
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Dec 13 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 08:21PM
Credit: David Black
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.10 amd64
OpenStack Nova 0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

OpenStack Nova Image Registration Arbitrary Input Validation Vulnerability

Nova is prone to an input validation vulnerability that lets attackers overwrite arbitrary files.

Successful exploits may allow attackers to compromise the system in the context of the user running the vulnerable application; other attacks are also possible.

Exploit / POC

OpenStack Nova Image Registration Arbitrary Input Validation Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of any more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

OpenStack Nova Image Registration Arbitrary Input Validation Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

OpenStack Nova Image Registration Arbitrary Input Validation Vulnerability

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