Description
The python-qpid client (common/rpc/impl_qpid.py) in OpenStack Oslo before 2013.2 does not enforce SSL connections when qpid_protocol is set to ssl, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | nova | 2013.2.3-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | nova | 2013.2.3-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | nova | 2013.2.3-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | nova | 1:2014.1-0ubuntu1.2 | USN-2247-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat OpenStack 3 | python-cinder +2 | 2013.1.5-2.el6ost | RHBA-2014:0363 |
| Red Hat OpenStack 3 | python-glance +16 | 2013.1.5-1.el6ost | RHBA-2014:0363 |
| Red Hat OpenStack 3 | python-nova +12 | 2013.1.4-4.el6ost | RHSA-2014:0112 |
| Red Hat OpenStack 3 | qemu-img-rhev +2 | 2:0.12.1.2-2.415.el6_5.6 | RHBA-2014:0363 |
Advisories 3
- RHBA-2014:0363 Red Hat Bug Fix Advisory: Red Hat Enterprise Linux OpenStack Platform 3 Bug Fix and Enhancement Advisory Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Aug 1, 2026
- RHSA-2014:0112 Red Hat Security Advisory: openstack-nova security and bug fix update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Aug 1, 2026
- USN-2247-1 nova vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Feb 10, 2026
References
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/oslo/+bug/1158807
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=996766
- USN-2247-1 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2014:0112 vendor-advisory