Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in OpenStack Keystone. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a large HTTP request, specifically by providing a long tenant name when requesting a token. This could lead to a denial of service, consuming excessive CPU and memory resources on the affected system.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openstack | Keystone | >= 2012.1, <= 2012.1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0708.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2013-0270
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/keystone/+bug/1099025Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=909012Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openstack/keystone/commit/7691276b869a86c2b75631d5bede9f61e03Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openstack/keystone/commit/82c87e5638ebaf9f166a9b07a0155291276Third Party Advisory
- https://launchpad.net/keystone/grizzly/2013.1PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0708.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/keystone/+bug/1099025Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=909012Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openstack/keystone/commit/7691276b869a86c2b75631d5bede9f61e03Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openstack/keystone/commit/82c87e5638ebaf9f166a9b07a0155291276Third Party Advisory
- https://launchpad.net/keystone/grizzly/2013.1PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-0270?
CVE-2013-0270 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). A flaw was found in OpenStack Keystone. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a large HTTP request, specifically by providing a long tenant name when requesting a token. This c...
How severe is CVE-2013-0270?
CVE-2013-0270 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-0270?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openstack Keystone.