Vulnerability identifier: #VU20338

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-14433

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Openstack Nova
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Openstack

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the application displays verbose output in case of an error. A remote authenticated attacker can send API requests that produce errors and reveal system information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Openstack Nova: 17.0.0 - 19.0.1

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External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/08/06/6
http://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2019-003.html

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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.