CVE-2017-5936

Name: CVE-2017-5936
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-12T22:59:00.74+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5936 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. OpenStack Nova-LXD before 13.1.1 uses the wrong name for the veth pairs when applying Neutron security group rules for instances, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended security restrictions.. EPSS estimates a 2.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenStack Nova-LXD before 13.1.1 uses the wrong name for the veth pairs when applying Neutron security group rules for instances, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended security restrictions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.91%

85.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Openstack	Nova-Lxd	<= 13.1.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/09/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96182Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3195-1Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova-lxd/+bug/1656847Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/openstack/nova-lxd/commit/1b76cefb92081efa1e88cd8f330253f857028bd2Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/09/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96182Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3195-1Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova-lxd/+bug/1656847Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/openstack/nova-lxd/commit/1b76cefb92081efa1e88cd8f330253f857028bd2Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5936?

How severe is CVE-2017-5936?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5936 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5936?

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