DHCP Spoofing Bypass in OpenStack Neutron by Vendor Red Hat
CVE-2016-5362

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Openstack
Status
Neutron
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 June 2016

Summary

A security flaw in the IPTables firewall component of OpenStack Neutron allows remote attackers to evade DHCP-spoofing protection. By sending specially crafted DHCP discovery messages, attackers can potentially disrupt services, leading to denial of service and the interception of sensitive network traffic. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of OpenStack Neutron, making it crucial for users to update to patched versions to mitigate risks.

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1473
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/10/5
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/10/6
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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