Vulnerability Description
Within the RHOS Essex Preview (2012.2) of the OpenStack dashboard package, the file /etc/quantum/quantum.conf is world readable which exposes the admin password and token value.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openstack | Horizon | 2012.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5476Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5476Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-5476Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5476Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5476Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-5476Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5476?
CVE-2012-5476 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Within the RHOS Essex Preview (2012.2) of the OpenStack dashboard package, the file /etc/quantum/quantum.conf is world readable which exposes the admin password and token value.
How severe is CVE-2012-5476?
CVE-2012-5476 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5476?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openstack Horizon, Debian Debian Linux.