CVE-2014-3703

Name: CVE-2014-3703
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-12-02T01:59:03.653+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-3703 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. OpenStack PackStack 2012.2.1, when the Open vSwitch (OVS) monolithic plug-in is not used, does not properly set the libvirt_vif_driver configuration option when generating the nova.conf configuration, which causes the firewall to be disabled and allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.. EPSS estimates a 2.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenStack PackStack 2012.2.1, when the Open vSwitch (OVS) monolithic plug-in is not used, does not properly set the libvirt_vif_driver configuration option when generating the nova.conf configuration, which causes the firewall to be disabled and allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.16%

79.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Packstack	2012.2.1

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1691.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1691.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 2, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3703?

How severe is CVE-2014-3703?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3703 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3703?

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