CVE-2013-6480: Apache libcloud Libcloud Does Not Properly Scrub Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g892-9h8m-r69r
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CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-6480 is a LOW libcloud does not properly scrub vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Apache libcloud libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves libcloud does not properly scrub data when destroying a digitalocean node. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.13.3.

CVE-2013-6480 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-6480
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g892-9h8m-r69r
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Apache libcloud
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-6480

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

apache-libcloud fixed: 0.13.3 
pip install apache-libcloud>=0.13.3
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 apache-libcloud

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2013-6480, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show apache-libcloud

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache libcloud in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.13.3), your application is affected.

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

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Apache libcloud, 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

Libcloud 0.12.3 through 0.13.2 does not set the `scrub_data parameter` for the destroy DigitalOcean API, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging a new VM.

CVE-2013-6480 Affected Apache libcloud Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.13.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apache-libcloud
pypi/apache-libcloud
PyPI
≥ 0.12.3
< 0.13.3
0.13.3

References

NVD — CVE-2013-6480 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-6480
Apache libcloud Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/fog/fog/issues/2525
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/libcloud/commit/4449e165a00756dc61430e6ad9520f005b045d29
Apache libcloud Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/libcloud
Apache libcloud Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/libcloud/blob/abba8c1719a8bda6db8efde2d46fd1b423ae4304/CHANGES.rst#compute-48
Apache libcloud Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/apache-libcloud/PYSEC-2014-97.yaml
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/libclou... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/LIBCLOUD-487
Apache libcloud Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20131230232003/https://digitalocean.com/blog_posts/transparency-regarding-data-security
Apache libcloud Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20140129025443/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64617
Apache libcloud Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20201209074449/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/530624/100/0/threaded
Apache libcloud Security Information SECURITY
http://libcloud.apache.org/security.html
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/20... WEB
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-02/msg00015.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-6480?
CVE-2013-6480 is a security vulnerability in Apache libcloud involving Libcloud does not properly scrub data when destroying a DigitalOcean node under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Apache libcloud versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.13.3 across affected packages: apache-libcloud.
What version fixes CVE-2013-6480?
Upgrading to 0.13.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is apache-libcloud affected?
Yes, apache-libcloud is affected in releases prior to 0.13.3. Upgrade your dependency to 0.13.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-6480?
CVE-2013-6480 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2013-6480?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show apache-libcloud'. 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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