Moderate severityNVD Advisory· Published Aug 7, 2014· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2014-3517
CVE-2014-3517
Description
api/metadata/handler.py in OpenStack Compute (Nova) before 2013.2.4, 2014.x before 2014.1.2, and Juno before Juno-2, when proxying metadata requests through Neutron, makes it easier for remote attackers to guess instance ID signatures via a brute-force attack that relies on timing differences in responses to instance metadata requests.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
novaPyPI | < 2013.2.4 | 2013.2.4 |
novaPyPI | >= 2014.0.0, < 2014.1.2 | 2014.1.2 |
Affected products
4- osv-coords2 versions
< 0+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: < 0
- (no CPE)range: < 2013.2.4
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
9- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/2nvdPatchThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1325128nvdThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-xjmj-p278-4jp5ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3517ghsaADVISORY
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0940ghsaWEB
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:1084ghsaWEB
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-3517ghsaWEB
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgighsaWEB
- opendev.org/openstack/novaghsaPACKAGE
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