CVE-2014-0006: OpenStack Swift Discloses Secret URLs to Timing Attack
Summary
CVE-2014-0006: OpenStack Swift Discloses Secret URLs to Timing Attack. Affects swift across 3 version ranges.
>= 1.4.6, <= 1.8.0
>= 1.9.0, <= 1.10.0
>= 1.11.0, < 1.12.0
No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- swift · Debian:11
The same CVE-2014-0006 is tracked separately for each ecosystem and vendor. Its fix information is the same; the package and affected versions differ.
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Background
OpenStack Swift is an open-source object storage system designed to store and retrieve large amounts of unstructured data. It provides a scalable and highly available storage solution for cloud environments. The TempURL middleware in OpenStack Object Storage (Swift) versions 1.4.6 through 1.8.0, 1.9.0 through 1.10.0, and 1.11.0 is affected by a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to obtain secret URLs through a timing side-channel attack.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in OpenStack Swift arises from the TempURL middleware, which is used to generate temporary URLs for accessing objects stored in the system. By leveraging an object name and a timing side-channel attack, remote attackers can obtain secret URLs. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or actions performed on behalf of the victim. The timing side-channel attack allows the attacker to infer information about the secret URLs based on the time taken to process requests.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
If upgrading to a fixed version is not immediately possible, a workaround can be implemented by disabling the TempURL middleware in the OpenStack Swift configuration. This can be achieved by removing or commenting out the relevant lines in the configuration file. However, it is important to note that disabling the TempURL middleware may impact the functionality of applications or services relying on it.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in OpenStack Swift allows remote attackers to obtain secret URLs through a timing side-channel attack. It is crucial to upgrade to a fixed version of OpenStack Swift (1.12.0 or later) or disable the TempURL middleware to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
OpenStack Swift is an open-source object storage system designed for storing and retrieving large amounts of unstructured data. It provides a scalable and highly available storage solution for cloud environments.
The TempURL middleware in OpenStack Swift is used to generate temporary URLs for accessing objects stored in the system. These temporary URLs have a limited lifespan and can be used to grant temporary access to specific objects.
The vulnerability in OpenStack Swift allows remote attackers to obtain secret URLs through a timing side-channel attack. By leveraging an object name and analyzing the time taken to process requests, attackers can infer information about the secret URLs.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or actions performed on behalf of the victim. Attackers can use the obtained secret URLs to access restricted resources or perform malicious actions within the OpenStack Swift environment.
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to a fixed version of OpenStack Swift (1.12.0 or later). Alternatively, you can disable the TempURL middleware in the configuration if immediate upgrade is not feasible. However, disabling the middleware may impact the functionality of applications relying on it.
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