CVE-2014-0162: Glance OpenStack Image Registry And Delivery Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-r7pj-rvwg-vxhr
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-0162 is a MODERATE openstack image registry and delivery vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Glance libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves openstack image registry and delivery service (glance) improper input validation vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2013.2.4.

CVE-2014-0162 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-0162
GHSA Identifier GHSA-r7pj-rvwg-vxhr
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Glance
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-0162

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: 2013.2.4 
pip install glance>=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 glance

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2014-0162, 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 2013.2.4), 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 CWE-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. 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 Sheepdog backend in OpenStack Image Registry and Delivery Service (Glance) 2013.2 before 2013.2.4 and icehouse before icehouse-rc2 allows remote authenticated users with permission to insert or modify an image to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted location.

CVE-2014-0162 Affected Glance Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2013.2.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
glance
pypi/glance
PyPI
≥ 2013.2
< 2013.2.4
2013.2.4

References

NVD — CVE-2014-0162 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0162
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014:04... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0455
Glance Security Information SECURITY
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-0162
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1085163
launchpad.net/bugs/1298698 WEB
https://launchpad.net/bugs/1298698
opendev.org/openstack/glance PACKAGE
https://opendev.org/openstack/glance
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014-04... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0455.html
Glance Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/10/13
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2193-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2193-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0162?
CVE-2014-0162 is a security vulnerability in Glance involving OpenStack Image Registry and Delivery Service (Glance) Improper Input Validation vulnerability under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Glance versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2013.2.4 across affected packages: glance.
What version fixes CVE-2014-0162?
Upgrading to 2013.2.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is glance affected?
Yes, glance is affected in releases prior to 2013.2.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2013.2.4 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-0162?
CVE-2014-0162 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2014-0162?
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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