CVE-2013-4497: Nova OpenStack Compute Nova Improper Access Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-27q4-38qf-m25h
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-4497 is a MODERATE openstack compute nova improper access vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Nova libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves openstack compute nova improper access control. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 12.0.0a0.

CVE-2013-4497 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-4497
GHSA Identifier GHSA-27q4-38qf-m25h
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Nova
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-4497

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: 12.0.0a0 
pip install nova>=12.0.0a0
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 nova

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2013-4497, 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 12.0.0a0), 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 General Security Weakness. 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 XenAPI backend in OpenStack Compute (Nova) Folsom, Grizzly, and Havana before 2013.2 does not properly apply security groups (1) when resizing an image or (2) during live migration, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions.

CVE-2013-4497 Affected Nova Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
12.0.0a0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
nova
pypi/nova
PyPI
< 12.0.0a0
12.0.0a0

References

NVD — CVE-2013-4497 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-4497
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openstack/nova/commit/01de658210fd65171bfbf5450c93673b5ce0bd9e
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openstack/nova/commit/5cced7a6dd32d231c606e25dbf762d199bf9cca7
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openstack/nova/commit/ba0d007fb78bd1182c3c0b808dbd7ccc84640e80
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openstack/nova/commit/df2ea2e3acdede21b40d47b7adbeac04213d031b
bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1073306 WEB
https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1073306
bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1202266 WEB
https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1202266
Nova Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openstack/nova
Nova Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/03/2
Nova Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/03/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4497?
CVE-2013-4497 is a security vulnerability in Nova involving OpenStack Compute Nova Improper Access Control under General Security Weakness.
Which Nova versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 12.0.0a0 across affected packages: nova.
What version fixes CVE-2013-4497?
Upgrading to 12.0.0a0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is nova affected?
Yes, nova is affected in releases prior to 12.0.0a0. Upgrade your dependency to 12.0.0a0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-4497?
CVE-2013-4497 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2013-4497?
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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