CVE-2015-8749

Name: CVE-2015-8749
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-01-15T19:59:04.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8749 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The volume_utils._parse_volume_info function in OpenStack Compute (Nova) before 2015.1.3 (kilo) and 12.0.x before 12.0.1 (liberty) includes the connection_info dictionary in the StorageError message when using the Xen backend, which might allow attackers to obtain sensitive password information by reading log files or other unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 2.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The volume_utils._parse_volume_info function in OpenStack Compute (Nova) before 2015.1.3 (kilo) and 12.0.x before 12.0.1 (liberty) includes the connection_info dictionary in the StorageError message when using the Xen backend, which might allow attackers to obtain sensitive password information by reading log files or other unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.22%

80.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openstack	Nova	>= 12.0.0, < 12.0.1
Openstack	Nova	>= 2015.1.0, < 2015.1.3

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/07/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/07/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/80189Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1516765Third Party Advisory
https://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2016-002.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/07/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/07/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/80189Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1516765Third Party Advisory
https://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2016-002.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8749?

How severe is CVE-2015-8749?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8749 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8749?

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