CVE-2012-4573: Glance OpenStack Glance Arbitrary Deletion Of Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2012-4573?

CVE-2012-4573 is a security vulnerability in Glance involving OpenStack Glance arbitrary deletion of non-protected images under General Security Weakness.

Q: Which Glance versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 11.0.0a0 across affected packages: glance.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2012-4573?

Upgrading to 11.0.0a0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is glance affected?

Yes, glance is affected in releases prior to 11.0.0a0. Upgrade your dependency to 11.0.0a0 or later.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2012-4573?

CVE-2012-4573 is classified under General Security Weakness.

Q: How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2012-4573?

Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show glance'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

MODERATE

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6rrm-xxvh-7r87

Published 2022-05-17

Advisory Summary

CVE-2012-4573 is a MODERATE openstack glance arbitrary deletion of vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Glance libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves openstack glance arbitrary deletion of non-protected images. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 11.0.0a0.

CVE-2012-4573 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2012-4573

GHSA Identifier GHSA-6rrm-xxvh-7r87

Severity MODERATE

CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A

CWE Classification General Security Weakness

Affected Product Glance

Package Ecosystem PyPI

Published Date 2022-05-17

Last Updated 2024-11-21

How to Fix CVE-2012-4573

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Glance dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

glance fixed: 11.0.0a0

pip install glance>=11.0.0a0

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:

pip show glance

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2012-4573, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show glance

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Glance in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 11.0.0a0), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show glance command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Glance, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The v1 API in OpenStack Glance Grizzly, Folsom (2012.2), and Essex (2012.1) allows remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary non-protected images via an image deletion request, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-5482.

CVE-2012-4573 Affected Glance Versions

1 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

11.0.0a0

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
glance pypi/glance	PyPI	< 11.0.0a0	11.0.0a0

References

NVD — CVE-2012-4573 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-4573

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/openstack/glance/commit/6ab0992e5472ae3f9bef0d2ced41030655d9d2bc

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/openstack/glance/commit/90bcdc5a89e350a358cf320a03f5afe99795f6f6

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/openstack/glance/commit/efd7e75b1f419a52c7103c7840e24af8e5deb29d

bugs.launchpad.net/glance/+bug/1065187 WEB

https://bugs.launchpad.net/glance/+bug/1065187

exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/798... WEB

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79895

Glance Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/openstack/glance

Glance Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/glance/PYSEC-2012-29.yaml

lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB

http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/092192.html

Glance Security Information SECURITY

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00002.html

osvdb.org/87248 WEB

http://osvdb.org/87248

Glance Security Information SECURITY

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/118733/Red-Hat-Security-Advisory-2012-1558-01.html

rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2012-15... WEB

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1558.html

secunia.com/advisories/51174 WEB

http://secunia.com/advisories/51174

secunia.com/advisories/51234 WEB

http://secunia.com/advisories/51234

Glance Security Information SECURITY

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/07/6

Glance Security Information SECURITY

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/09/5

Glance Security Information SECURITY

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56437

www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1626-1 WEB

http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1626-1

www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1626-2 WEB

http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1626-2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4573?

CVE-2012-4573 is a security vulnerability in Glance involving OpenStack Glance arbitrary deletion of non-protected images under General Security Weakness.

Which Glance versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 11.0.0a0 across affected packages: glance.

What version fixes CVE-2012-4573?

Upgrading to 11.0.0a0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is glance affected?

Yes, glance is affected in releases prior to 11.0.0a0. Upgrade your dependency to 11.0.0a0 or later.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2012-4573?

CVE-2012-4573 is classified under General Security Weakness.

How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2012-4573?

Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show glance'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

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Advisory Metadata

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Schema Version: 1.4.0
Published: 2022-05-17 01:41
Last Modified: 2024-11-21 21:49
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