Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue is about cloud images built with a known default root password. If affected overcloud images were deployed, an attacker who can reach an applicable access path may obtain root-level access. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, specific attack vectors, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in environments that used the affected Red Hat OpenStack director releases to build or deploy overcloud-full images before applying vendor guidance. Treat this as urgent for legacy OpenStack estates because it can undermine root access control. Prioritize confirming whether affected director versions or derived images remain in use, then remove default credentials and follow Red Hat guidance. Mitigation focus: Review RHSA-2016:1222 and RHSA-2016:1223 for Red Hat’s corrective guidance.; Replace or rebuild affected overcloud-full images according to vendor guidance.; Remove or rotate any default root credentials found on deployed overcloud systems..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- RHSA-2016:1223CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://access.redhat.com/security/vulnerabilities/2359821CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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