SB2023031635 - Red Hat OpenStack Platform update for openstack-nova

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SB2023031635 - Red Hat OpenStack Platform update for openstack-nova

Published: March 16, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023031635
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) External Control of File Name or Path (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-47951)

CWE-ID: CWE-73 - External Control of File Name or Path

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


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

The vulnerability exists due to application allows an attacker to control path of the files when processing VMDK flat images. A remote user can create a specially crafted VMDK flat image that references a specific backing file path and convince systems to return a copy of that file's contents from the server, resulting in unauthorized access to potentially sensitive data.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References