SB2024110797 - Ubuntu update for cinder



SB2024110797 - Ubuntu update for cinder

Published: November 7, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024110797
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-32498)

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.


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

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.