Improper Certificate Validation in Red Hat OpenStack 16.1 packages
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-13254 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-295 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
Red Hat OpenStack Server applications / Other server solutions python-django20 (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Improper Certificate Validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU28954
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 7.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-13254
CWE-ID:
CWE-295 - Improper Certificate Validation
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information on the system
The vulnerability exists when a memcached backend does not perform key validation. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat OpenStack: before 16.1.4
python-django20 (Red Hat package): before 2.0.13-12.el8ost
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:red_hat_openstack:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:python-django20_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:0915
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
