Vulnerability Description
Algorithmic complexity vulnerability in OpenStack Compute (Nova) before 2013.1.3 and Havana before havana-3 does not properly handle network source security group policy updates, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (nova-network consumption) via a large number of server-creation operations, which triggers a large number of update requests.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openstack | Compute | >= 2013.1, < 2013.1.3 |
| Redhat | Openstack | 3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1199.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q3/282PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1184041ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1199.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q3/282PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1184041ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4185?
CVE-2013-4185 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). Algorithmic complexity vulnerability in OpenStack Compute (Nova) before 2013.1.3 and Havana before havana-3 does not properly handle network source security group policy updates, which allows remote a...
How severe is CVE-2013-4185?
CVE-2013-4185 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4185?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openstack Compute, Redhat Openstack.