CVE-2024-32498
CVE-2024-32498 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openstack Cinder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-552.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2409
- Weakness: CWE-552
- Affected product: Openstack Cinder
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in OpenStack Cinder through 24.0.0, Glance before 28.0.2, and Nova before 29.0.3. Arbitrary file access can occur via custom QCOW2 external data. By supplying a crafted QCOW2 image that references a specific data file path, an authenticated user may convince systems to return a copy of that file's contents from the server, resulting in unauthorized access to potentially sensitive data. All Cinder and Nova deployments are affected; only Glance deployments with image conversion enabled are affected.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-32498?
- An issue was discovered in OpenStack Cinder through 24.0.0, Glance before 28.0.2, and Nova before 29.0.3. Arbitrary file access can occur via custom QCOW2 external data. By supplying a crafted QCOW2 image that references a specific data file path, an authenticated user may convince systems to return a copy of that file's contents from the server, resulting in unauthorized access to potentially sensitive data. All Cinder and Nova deployments are affected; only Glance deployments with image conversion enabled are affected.
- How severe is CVE-2024-32498?
- CVE-2024-32498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-32498 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-32498?
- CVE-2024-32498 primarily affects Openstack Cinder. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-32498?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-32498 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-32498 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2409.
- When was CVE-2024-32498 published?
- CVE-2024-32498 was published on 2024-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/02/2
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/2059809
- https://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2024-001.html
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/02/2
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/09/msg00016.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/09/msg00017.html
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:openstack:cinder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openstack:cinder:24.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openstack:glance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openstack:glance:27.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openstack:nova:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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