CVE-2017-5936
UnknownEPSS 2.91%
Last modified
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
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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-5936?
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.
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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