CVE-2014-2828

Name: CVE-2014-2828
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-04-15T14:55:04.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-2828 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The V3 API in OpenStack Identity (Keystone) 2013.1 before 2013.2.4 and icehouse before icehouse-rc2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of the same authentication method in a request, aka "authentication chaining.". EPSS estimates a 3.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The V3 API in OpenStack Identity (Keystone) 2013.1 before 2013.2.4 and icehouse before icehouse-rc2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of the same authentication method in a request, aka "authentication chaining."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.13%

86.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openstack	Keystone	2013.1
Openstack	Keystone	2013.1.1
Openstack	Keystone	2013.1.2
Openstack	Keystone	2013.1.3
Openstack	Keystone	2013.2
Openstack	Keystone	2013.2.1
Openstack	Keystone	2013.2.2
Openstack	Keystone	2013.2.3

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 15, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2828?

How severe is CVE-2014-2828?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2828 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2828?

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Source: NVD / NIST