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CVE-2016-0738

UnknownEPSS 3.82%

Last modified

CVE-2016-0738 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. OpenStack Object Storage (Swift) before 2.3.1 (Kilo), 2.4.x, and 2.5.x before 2.5.1 (Liberty) do not properly close server connections, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (proxy-server resource consumption) via a series of interrupted requests to a Large Object URL.. EPSS estimates a 3.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenStack Object Storage (Swift) before 2.3.1 (Kilo), 2.4.x, and 2.5.x before 2.5.1 (Liberty) do not properly close server connections, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (proxy-server resource consumption) via a series of interrupted requests to a Large Object URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.82%

88.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpenstackSwift<= 2.3.0
OpenstackSwift2.4.0
OpenstackSwift2.5.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0738?
OpenStack Object Storage (Swift) before 2.3.1 (Kilo), 2.4.x, and 2.5.x before 2.5.1 (Liberty) do not properly close server connections, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (proxy-server resource consumption) via a series of interrupted requests to a Large Object URL.
How severe is CVE-2016-0738?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0738 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0738?
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