Security Bulletin
Summary
An attacker might exploit this vulnerability using man-in-the-middle techniques to obtain sensitive information. The python-qpid client (common/rpc/impl_qpid.py) in OpenStack Oslo before 2013.2 does not enforce SSL connections when qpid_protocol is set to ssl. It allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
Vulnerability Details
CVE ID: CVE-2013-6491
DESCRIPTION:
OpenStack Compute SSL information disclosure
CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90915 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
IBM SmartCloud Orchestrator V2.3, V2.3 Fix Pack 1, V2.2, and V2.2 Fix Pack 1
Remediation/Fixes
The recommended solution is to apply the fix as soon as practical. Upgrade to IBM SmartCloud Orchestrator 2.3 Fix Pack 1 Interim Fix 4.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
First version published August 4th 2014
*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.
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Document Information
Modified date:
17 June 2018
UID
swg21680800