How severe is CVE-2014-3632?

CVE-2014-3632 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-3632 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3632?

CVE-2014-3632 affects Openstack Neutron. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3632?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-3632 published?

CVE-2014-3632 was published on 2014-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3632

CVE-2014-3632 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openstack Neutron with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Openstack Neutron
Published: 2014-10-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The default configuration in a sudoers file in the Red Hat openstack-neutron package before 2014.1.2-4, as used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Open Stack Platform 5.0 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted configuration file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of a CVE-2013-6433 regression.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3632?: The default configuration in a sudoers file in the Red Hat openstack-neutron package before 2014.1.2-4, as used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Open Stack Platform 5.0 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted configuration file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of a CVE-2013-6433 regression.
How severe is CVE-2014-3632?: CVE-2014-3632 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-3632 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3632?: CVE-2014-3632 affects Openstack Neutron. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3632?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-3632 published?: CVE-2014-3632 was published on 2014-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1339.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openstack:neutron:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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