CVE-2013-6491

Description

The python-qpid client (common/rpc/impl_qpid.py) in OpenStack Oslo before 2013.2 does not enforce SSL connections when qpid_protocol is set to ssl, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.39%
Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugs.launchpad.net/oslo/+bug/1158807
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=996766
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2247-1 vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0112.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6491?
CVE-2013-6491 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-6491?
To fix CVE-2013-6491, 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-2013-6491 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-6491 is being actively exploited. 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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