CVE-2015-5223: Swift OpenStack Object Storage (Swift) Sensitive Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-q45h-chc8-hvp6
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CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-5223 is a MODERATE openstack object storage (swift) sensitive vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Swift libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves openstack object storage (swift) sensitive data exposure. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.0.

CVE-2015-5223 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-5223
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q45h-chc8-hvp6
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Swift
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-5223

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

swift fixed: 2.4.0 
pip install swift>=2.4.0
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 swift

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2015-5223, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show swift

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Swift in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.4.0), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show swift 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 Swift, 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 Object Storage (Swift) before 2.4.0 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a PUT tempurl and a DLO object manifest that references an object in another container.

CVE-2015-5223 Affected Swift Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
swift
pypi/swift
PyPI
< 2.4.0
2.4.0

References

NVD — CVE-2015-5223 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5223
bugs.launchpad.net/swift/+bug/1449212 WEB
https://bugs.launchpad.net/swift/+bug/1449212
bugs.launchpad.net/swift/+bug/1453948 WEB
https://bugs.launchpad.net/swift/+bug/1453948
Swift Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openstack/swift
Swift Security Information SECURITY
https://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2015-016.html
Swift Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200804233308/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84827
Swift Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00025.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-18... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1895.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016-03... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0329.html
Swift Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/26/5
Swift Security Information SECURITY
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5223?
CVE-2015-5223 is a security vulnerability in Swift involving OpenStack Object Storage (Swift) Sensitive Data Exposure under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Swift versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.0 across affected packages: swift.
What version fixes CVE-2015-5223?
Upgrading to 2.4.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is swift affected?
Yes, swift is affected in releases prior to 2.4.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.4.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-5223?
CVE-2015-5223 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-2015-5223?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show swift'. 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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