CVE-2015-8749 : The volume_utils._parse_volume_info function in OpenStack Compute (Nova) before

The volume_utils._parse_volume_info function in OpenStack Compute (Nova) before 2015.1.3 (kilo) and 12.0.x before 12.0.1 (liberty) includes the connection_info dictionary in the StorageError message when using the Xen backend, which might allow attackers to obtain sensitive password information by reading log files or other unspecified vectors.

Published 2016-01-15 19:59:04

Updated 2025-04-12 10:46:41

Source MITRE

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Products affected by CVE-2015-8749

Openstack » Nova
Versions from including (>=) 12.0.0 and before (<) 12.0.1
cpe:2.3:a:openstack:nova:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Openstack » Nova
Versions from including (>=) 2015.1.0 and before (<) 2015.1.3
cpe:2.3:a:openstack:nova:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-8749

EPSS FAQ

0.44%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 60 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2015-8749

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source
4.3	MEDIUM	AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N	8.6	2.9	NIST
Access Vector: Network Access Complexity: Medium Authentication: None Confidentiality Impact: Partial Integrity Impact: None Availability Impact: None
5.9	MEDIUM	CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N	2.2	3.6	NIST
Attack Vector: Network Attack Complexity: High Privileges Required: None User Interaction: None Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: High Integrity: None Availability: None

CWE ids for CVE-2015-8749

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.

Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2015-8749

https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1516765

Bug #1516765 “[OSSA 2016-002] xenapi: volume_utils._parse_volume...” : Bugs : OpenStack Compute (nova)
Third Party Advisory
https://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2016-002.html

OpenStack Docs: OSSA-2016-002: Xen connection password leak in logs via StorageError
Patch;Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/07/8

oss-security - CVE request for vulnerability in OpenStack Nova
Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/80189

OpenStack Nova CVE-2015-8749 Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/07/9

oss-security - Re: CVE request for vulnerability in OpenStack Nova
Mailing List;Third Party Advisory

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Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-8749

Products affected by CVE-2015-8749

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-8749

CVSS scores for CVE-2015-8749

CWE ids for CVE-2015-8749

References for CVE-2015-8749