OpenStack Compute (Nova) SSL Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:65276

Info

OpenStack Compute (Nova) SSL Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 65276
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2013-6491
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jan 30 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Aug 21 2014 12:14AM
Credit: Red Hat Security Response Team
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

OpenStack Compute (Nova) SSL Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability

OpenStack Compute (Nova) is prone to security-bypass vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to perform man-in-the-middle attacks and disclose sensitive information. Successful exploits may lead to other attacks.

Exploit / POC

OpenStack Compute (Nova) SSL Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability

An attacker can use readily available tools to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

OpenStack Compute (Nova) SSL Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability

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

References

OpenStack Compute (Nova) SSL Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability

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