Improper access control in Red Hat OpenStack 16.2 packages

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU97965

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44082

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions when handling images. A remote attacker can trick the victim into using a specially crafted image to gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

openstack-ironic (Red Hat package): before 13.0.8-2.20230713045150.d10fd5c.el8ost

Red Hat OpenStack: before 16.2

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:openstack-ironic_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:red_hat_openstack:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0204

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.