CVE-2013-4185

Name: CVE-2013-4185
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-10-29T22:55:02.457+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.09%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4185 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Algorithmic complexity vulnerability in OpenStack Compute (Nova) before 2013.1.3 and Havana before havana-3 does not properly handle network source security group policy updates, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (nova-network consumption) via a large number of server-creation operations, which triggers a large number of update requests.. EPSS estimates a 2.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Algorithmic complexity vulnerability in OpenStack Compute (Nova) before 2013.1.3 and Havana before havana-3 does not properly handle network source security group policy updates, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (nova-network consumption) via a large number of server-creation operations, which triggers a large number of update requests.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.09%

79.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openstack	Compute	>= 2013.1, < 2013.1.3
Openstack	Compute	>= 2013.2, < 2013.2.3
Redhat	Openstack	3.0

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1199.htmlVendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q3/282Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1184041Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1199.htmlVendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q3/282Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1184041Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 29, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4185?

How severe is CVE-2013-4185?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4185 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4185?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST