SB2022053134 - SUSE update for openstack-neutron 



SB2022053134 - SUSE update for openstack-neutron

Published: May 31, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022053134
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40085)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and reconfigure dnsmasq via a crafted extra_dhcp_opts value.


2) Resource exhaustion (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40797)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly control consumption of internal resources when processing API calls to nonexistent controllers. A remote authenticated user can trigger resource exhaustion by sending multiple API calls and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.