CVE-2014-5251

Description

The MySQL token driver in OpenStack Identity (Keystone) 2014.1.x before 2014.1.2.1 and Juno before Juno-3 stores timestamps with the incorrect precision, which causes the expiration comparison for tokens to fail and allows remote authenticated users to retain access via an expired token.

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.28%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1121.html vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1122.html vendor advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/keystone/+bug/1347961
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2324-1 vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/15/6 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-5251?
CVE-2014-5251 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-5251?
To fix CVE-2014-5251, 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-2014-5251 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-5251 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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