CVE-2013-6384

Public Exploit

Description

(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.

Category

1.9
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory launchpad.net
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/25/3 third party advisory mailing list
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ceilometer/+bug/1244476 issue tracking exploit third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/22/3 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6384?
CVE-2013-6384 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-6384?
To fix CVE-2013-6384, 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-2013-6384 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2013-6384 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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