Vulnerability identifier: #VU42327

Vulnerability 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-2013-6384

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Ceilometer
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor: Openstack

Description

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

(1) impl_db2.py and (2) impl_mongodb.py in OpenStack Ceilometer 2013.2 and earlier, when the logging level is set to INFO, logs the connection string from ceilometer.conf, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information (the DB2 or MongoDB password) by reading the log file.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Ceilometer: 2013.1

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External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/22/3
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/25/3
http://bugs.launchpad.net/ceilometer/+bug/1244476

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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.