CVE-2015-0259: Nova OpenStack Compute (Nova) Has Insufficient Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x8xr-rm9r-7mvf
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CWE-345
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-0259 is a MODERATE openstack compute (nova) has insufficient vulnerability (CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity) affecting Nova libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves openstack compute (nova) has insufficient verification of data authenticity. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2014.1.4, 2014.2.3.

CVE-2015-0259 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-0259
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x8xr-rm9r-7mvf
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
Affected Product Nova
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-0259

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: 2014.1.4 
pip install nova>=2014.1.4
nova fixed: 2014.2.3 
pip install nova>=2014.2.3
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 nova

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2015-0259, 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 2014.1.4), 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-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity, where the product does not sufficiently verify the origin or authenticity of data, in a way that causes it to accept invalid data. 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

OpenStack Compute (Nova) before 2014.1.4, 2014.2.x before 2014.2.3, and kilo before kilo-3 does not validate the origin of websocket requests, which allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users for access to consoles via a crafted webpage.

CVE-2015-0259 Affected Nova Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2014.1.42014.2.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
nova
pypi/nova
PyPI
< 2014.1.4
2014.1.4
nova
pypi/nova
PyPI
≥ 2014.2.0
< 2014.2.3
2014.2.3

References

NVD — CVE-2015-0259 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-0259
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015:07... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015:0790
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015:08... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015:0843
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015:08... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015:0844
Nova Security Information SECURITY
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-0259
bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1409142 WEB
https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1409142
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1190112
opendev.org/openstack/nova PACKAGE
https://opendev.org/openstack/nova
lists.openstack.org/pipermail/openstack... WEB
http://lists.openstack.org/pipermail/openstack-announce/2015-March/000341.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-07... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0790.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-08... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0843.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-08... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0844.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0259?
CVE-2015-0259 is a security vulnerability in Nova involving OpenStack Compute (Nova) has Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity under CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity.
Which Nova versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2014.1.4, 2014.2.3 across affected packages: nova.
What version fixes CVE-2015-0259?
Upgrading to 2014.1.4, 2014.2.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is nova affected?
Yes, nova is affected in releases prior to 2014.1.4, 2014.2.3. Upgrade your dependency to 2014.1.4, 2014.2.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-0259?
CVE-2015-0259 is classified under CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity (The product does not sufficiently verify the origin or authenticity of data, in a way that causes it to accept invalid data.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2015-0259?
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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