Ubuntu update for glance



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-32498
CWE-ID CWE-200
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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glance-common (Ubuntu package)
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Vendor Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU96373

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-32498

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file paths inside a QCOW2 image. A remote user can supply a specially crafted QCOW2 image that references a specific data file path and view the contents of the file.

Mitigation

Update the affected package glance to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 20.04 - 24.04

glance-common (Ubuntu package): before 2:28.0.1-0ubuntu1.2

CPE2.3 External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6883-1


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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