Access Control Flaw in OpenStack Orchestration API - Heat
CVE-2013-6426

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Openstack
Status
Heat
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 December 2013

What is CVE-2013-6426?

The OpenStack Orchestration API (Heat) prior to the specified versions lacks proper enforcement of policy rules. This vulnerability enables local users on the same instance to exploit the CreateStack and UpdateStack methods, leading to unauthorized stack creation or manipulation. This breach can compromise the integrity and security of cloud-based resources by allowing unintended alterations to configurations and deployments.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89658
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0090.html
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT
https://bugs.launchpad.net/heat/+bug/1256049
x_refsource_CONFIRM

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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