Vulnerability identifier: #VU96373

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cinder
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Openstack

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
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cinder: 22.1.0 - 22.1.2, 24.0.0, 21.3.0 - 21.3.2, 23.1.0, 20.3.0 - 20.3.2, 23.0.0, 21.2.0, 20.2.0, 22.0.0, 21.1.0, 21.0.0, 20.1.0, 20.0.0 - 20.0.1, 2015.1.0 - 2015.1.4, 2014.2 - 2014.2.4, 2014.1 - 2014.1.5, 2013.2 - 2013.2.4, 2013.1 - 2013.1.5, 2012.2 - 2012.2.4

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External links
http://launchpad.net/bugs/2059809
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/02/2

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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.