CVE-2014-1428 uuid.uuid1() is not suitable as an unguessable identifier/token
Attackers can brute-force file storage keys in Ubuntu MAAS to access unauthorized files due to weak identifier generation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-1428?
CVE-2014-1428 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ubuntu MAAS, published on 22 Apr 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability in generate_filestorage_key of Ubuntu MAAS allows an attacker to brute-force filenames. This issue affects Ubuntu MAAS versions prior to 1.9.2.
Weakness: CWE-254
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-1428?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Canonical Metal as a Service.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1428?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-1428 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-1428 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-1428 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ubuntu MAAS
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qq47-q6fw-c7qm.