CVE-2014-0167: Nova OpenStack Compute (Nova) Allows Remote Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p258-xmh3-72pv
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CWE-862
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-0167 is a MODERATE openstack compute (nova) allows remote vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Nova libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves openstack compute (nova) allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via api requests. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2013.2.4.

CVE-2014-0167 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-0167
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p258-xmh3-72pv
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Nova
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-0167

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

nova fixed: 2013.2.4 
pip install nova>=2013.2.4
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 nova

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2014-0167, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show nova

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Nova in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2013.2.4), your application is affected.

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

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Nova, 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 Nova EC2 API security group implementation in OpenStack Compute (Nova) 2013.1 before 2013.2.4 and icehouse before icehouse-rc2 does not enforce RBAC policies for (1) add_rules, (2) remove_rules, (3) destroy, and other unspecified methods in compute/api.py when using non-default policies, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via these API requests.

CVE-2014-0167 Affected Nova Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2013.2.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
nova
pypi/nova
PyPI
≥ 2013.1.0
< 2013.2.4
2013.2.4

References

NVD — CVE-2014-0167 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0167
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014:10... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:1084
Nova Security Information SECURITY
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-0167
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1084868
launchpad.net/bugs/1290537 WEB
https://launchpad.net/bugs/1290537
opendev.org/openstack/nova PACKAGE
https://opendev.org/openstack/nova
Nova Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/09/26
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2247-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2247-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0167?
CVE-2014-0167 is a security vulnerability in Nova involving OpenStack Compute (Nova) allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via API requests under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Nova versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2013.2.4 across affected packages: nova.
What version fixes CVE-2014-0167?
Upgrading to 2013.2.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is nova affected?
Yes, nova is affected in releases prior to 2013.2.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2013.2.4 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-0167?
CVE-2014-0167 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2014-0167?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show nova'. 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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