CVE-2023-6725: openstack platform — Fix

Description

An access-control flaw was found in the OpenStack Designate component where private configuration information including access keys to BIND were improperly made world readable. A malicious attacker with access to any container could exploit this flaw to access sensitive information.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1220 CWE-1220

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
redhat	openstack_platform	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2736 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2770 https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-6725 https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2249273 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2736 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2770 https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-6725 https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2249273

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6725? +

An access-control flaw was found in the OpenStack Designate component where private configuration information including access keys to BIND were improperly made world readable. A malicious attacker with access to any container could exploit this flaw to access sensitive information. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-6725? +

CVE-2023-6725 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6725? +

CVE-2023-6725 affects products from redhat, specifically: openstack_platform. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-6725? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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