CVE-2015-5163: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-5163: The import task action in OpenStack Image Service (Glance) 2015.1.x before 2015.1.2 (kilo), when using the...

The import task action in OpenStack Image Service (Glance) 2015.1.x before 2015.1.2 (kilo), when using the V2 API, allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a crafted backing file for a qcow2 image.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 06:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2015-5163 is an OpenStack Glance issue where an authenticated remote user could make the image import process expose files from the Glance host. The risk is sensitive file disclosure from cloud control-plane infrastructure, not unauthenticated takeover. Exposure is mainly legacy Kilo deployments using the Glance V2 API. Likely exposed systems are OpenStack Glance 2015.1.x Kilo versions before 2015.1.2 using the V2 API, especially where authenticated users can import qcow2 images. Prioritize remediation for any legacy OpenStack Kilo environment because cloud image services can hold sensitive control-plane context. Urgency is lower where Glance is upgraded, the V2 import path is disabled, or imports are tightly restricted. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Glance Kilo to 2015.1.2 or a vendor-fixed package.; Review RHSA-2015:1639 if using Red Hat OpenStack packages.; Restrict image import permissions to trusted administrators until fixed..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 22:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 19, 2015, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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