Vulnerability Description
The V3 API in OpenStack Identity (Keystone) 2013.1 before 2013.2.4 and icehouse before icehouse-rc2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of the same authentication method in a request, aka "authentication chaining."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openstack | Keystone | 2013.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1688.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/10/20
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/keystone/+bug/1300274
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1688.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/10/20
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/keystone/+bug/1300274
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2828?
CVE-2014-2828 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The V3 API in OpenStack Identity (Keystone) 2013.1 before 2013.2.4 and icehouse before icehouse-rc2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of the sam...
How severe is CVE-2014-2828?
CVE-2014-2828 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2828?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openstack Keystone.