CVE-2011-4596

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in OpenStack Nova before 2011.3.1, when the EC2 API and the S3/RegisterImage image-registration method are enabled, allow remote authenticated users to overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted (1) tarball or (2) manifest.

Category

6.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.00% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory launchpad.net Third-Party Advisory launchpad.net Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory launchpad.net
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/openstack/nova/commit/ad3241929ea00569c74505ed002208ce360c667e third party advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/894755 third party advisory
https://lists.launchpad.net/openstack/msg06105.html third party advisory mailing list
https://github.com/openstack/nova/commit/76363226bd8533256f7795bba358d7f4b8a6c9e6 third party advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/885167 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4596?
CVE-2011-4596 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-4596?
To fix CVE-2011-4596, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-4596 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2011-4596 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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