CVE-2015-1851: Cinder OpenStack Cinder File Disclosure Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9hcj-h2qc-689p
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CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-1851 is a MODERATE openstack cinder file disclosure vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Cinder libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves openstack cinder file disclosure in image convert. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.0.0a0.

CVE-2015-1851 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-1851
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9hcj-h2qc-689p
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Cinder
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-1851

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

cinder fixed: 7.0.0a0 
pip install cinder>=7.0.0a0
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 cinder

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2015-1851, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show cinder

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cinder in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 7.0.0a0), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show cinder 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 Cinder, 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 Cinder before 2014.1.5 (icehouse), 2014.2.x before 2014.2.4 (juno), and 2015.1.x before 2015.1.1 (kilo) allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a crafted qcow2 signature in an image to the upload-to-image command.

CVE-2015-1851 Affected Cinder Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.0.0a0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
cinder
pypi/cinder
PyPI
< 7.0.0a0
7.0.0a0

References

Cinder Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3292
Cinder Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/13/1
Cinder Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/17/2
NVD — CVE-2015-1851 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1851
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openstack/cinder/commit/9634b76ba5886d6c2f2128d550cb005dabf48213
bugs.launchpad.net/cinder/+bug/1415087 WEB
https://bugs.launchpad.net/cinder/+bug/1415087
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openstack/cinder/commit/b1143ee45323e63b965a3710f9063e65b252c978
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openstack/cinder/commit/bc0549e08b010edb863d409d80114aa78d317a61
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openstack/cinder/commit/d31c937c566005dedf41a60c6b5bd5e7b26f221b
Cinder Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openstack/cinder
lists.openstack.org/pipermail/openstack... WEB
http://lists.openstack.org/pipermail/openstack-announce/2015-June/000367.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-12... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1206.html
Cinder Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/17/7
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2703-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2703-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1851?
CVE-2015-1851 is a security vulnerability in Cinder involving OpenStack Cinder file disclosure in image convert under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Cinder versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.0.0a0 across affected packages: cinder.
What version fixes CVE-2015-1851?
Upgrading to 7.0.0a0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cinder affected?
Yes, cinder is affected in releases prior to 7.0.0a0. Upgrade your dependency to 7.0.0a0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-1851?
CVE-2015-1851 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-2015-1851?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show cinder'. 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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