CVE-2013-7048

Name: CVE-2013-7048
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-01-23T21:55:04.977+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2013-7048 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. OpenStack Compute (Nova) Grizzly 2013.1.4, Havana 2013.2.1, and earlier uses world-writable and world-readable permissions for the temporary directory used to store live snapshots, which allows local users to read and modify live snapshots.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenStack Compute (Nova) Grizzly 2013.1.4, Havana 2013.2.1, and earlier uses world-writable and world-readable permissions for the temporary directory used to store live snapshots, which allows local users to read and modify live snapshots.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openstack	Nova	>= 2013.1, <= 2013.1.4
Openstack	Nova	>= 2013.2, <= 2013.2.1

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0231.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/13/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1227027Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0231.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/13/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1227027Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-7048?

How severe is CVE-2013-7048?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-7048 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7048?

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