CVE-2013-6433: The default configuration in the Red Hat openstack-neutron package before 2013.2.3-7 does not properly set...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue concerns OpenStack Neutron packaging where a default rootwrap configuration was not set correctly. In affected Red Hat builds, a remote attacker could use a crafted configuration file to gain higher privileges. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, severity, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in older OpenStack Neutron deployments using affected Red Hat openstack-neutron packages before 2013.2.3-7. The bundle does not identify current supported products, CPEs, or exact Ubuntu package impact, so platform advisories must be checked directly. Prioritize if the organization still runs legacy OpenStack Neutron. For modern, fully patched environments this is likely historical, but old private cloud infrastructure can persist and should be verified because the potential impact is privilege escalation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Red Hat openstack-neutron to 2013.2.3-7 or a vendor-supported later build.; Review RHSA-2014:0516 and USN-2255-1 for platform-specific package guidance.; Check vendor guidance before changing rootwrap configuration manually..

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Jun 14, 2026, 14:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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