OpenStack Nova VMware driver 'get_vnc_port()' Function Race Condition Vulnerability

BID:70182

Info

OpenStack Nova VMware driver 'get_vnc_port()' Function Race Condition Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 70182
Class: Race Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2014-8750
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 13 2014 12:00AM
Updated: May 07 2015 06:19PM
Credit: Marcio Roberto Starke
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

OpenStack Nova VMware driver 'get_vnc_port()' Function Race Condition Vulnerability

OpenStack Nova is prone to a race-condition vulnerability.

Successful exploits may allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to the console of the affected application.

OpenStack Nova version 2014.1.3 and prior are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

OpenStack Nova VMware driver 'get_vnc_port()' Function Race Condition Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

OpenStack Nova VMware driver 'get_vnc_port()' Function Race Condition Vulnerability

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

References

OpenStack Nova VMware driver 'get_vnc_port()' Function Race Condition Vulnerability

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