Vulnerability Description
The VMWare driver in OpenStack Compute (Nova) 2013.2 through 2013.2.2 does not properly put VMs into RESCUE status, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass the quota limit and cause a denial of service (resource consumption) by requesting the VM be put into rescue and then deleting the image.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openstack | Compute | 2013.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57498Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/21/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/21/2
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1269418
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57498Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/21/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/21/2
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1269418
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2573?
CVE-2014-2573 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.3 (LOW). The VMWare driver in OpenStack Compute (Nova) 2013.2 through 2013.2.2 does not properly put VMs into RESCUE status, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass the quota limit and cause a denial...
How severe is CVE-2014-2573?
CVE-2014-2573 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2573?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openstack Compute.