CVE-2015-5242: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-5242: OpenStack Swift-on-File (aka Swiftonfile) does not properly restrict use of the pickle Python module when l...

OpenStack Swift-on-File (aka Swiftonfile) does not properly restrict use of the pickle Python module when loading metadata, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted extended attribute (xattrs).

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE concerns OpenStack Swift-on-File handling stored metadata unsafely. An authenticated remote user could craft extended attributes that lead to arbitrary code execution when metadata is loaded. The source bundle does not provide affected versions, CVSS, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure appears limited to environments using OpenStack Swift-on-File, also called Swiftonfile. The provided affected-products data is incomplete, so teams must verify actual package names, versions, and deployment status against vendor records. Prioritize exposure confirmation. If Swift-on-File is present, treat this as urgent because the described impact is arbitrary code execution, even though public scoring and exploitation evidence are incomplete. Mitigation focus: Identify whether Swift-on-File or Swiftonfile is deployed.; Review RHSA-2015:1918 for vendor remediation details.; Check Red Hat solution 1985893 for supported guidance..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 21:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 25, 2015, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1258743CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://review.openstack.org/#/c/237994/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://access.redhat.com/solutions/1985893CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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