Red Hat OpenStack Platform 16.1 update for python-twisted



Published: 2022-03-24
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2022-21716
CVE-2022-21712
CWE-ID CWE-119
CWE-346
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Red Hat OpenStack for IBM Power
Server applications / Other server solutions

Red Hat OpenStack
Server applications / Other server solutions

Red Hat OpenStack Director Deployment Tools
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

python-twisted (Red Hat package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Red Hat Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU61017

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21716

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and cause a denial of service condition on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat OpenStack for IBM Power: 16.1

Red Hat OpenStack: 16.1

Red Hat OpenStack Director Deployment Tools: 16.1

python-twisted (Red Hat package): 16.4.1-12.el8

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:0982


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.

2) Origin validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU61611

Risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21712

CWE-ID: CWE-346 - Origin Validation Error

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to origin validation error in the "twited.web.RedirectAgent" and "twisted.web.BrowserLikeRedirectAgent" functions. A remote attacker attacker can trick the victim to click on a specially crafted link and obtain cookies and authorization headers.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat OpenStack for IBM Power: 16.1

Red Hat OpenStack: 16.1

Red Hat OpenStack Director Deployment Tools: 16.1

python-twisted (Red Hat package): 16.4.1-12.el8

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:0982


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.



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