# CVE-2014-3517: api/metadata/handler.py in OpenStack Compute (Nova) before 2013.2.4, 2014.x before 2014.1.2, and Juno before Juno-2, when proxying metadata

- Also known as: GHSA-XJMJ-P278-4JP5, PYSEC-2026-884
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 2013.2.4, 2014.1.2
- Published: 2014-08-07 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported
- nova (PyPI): fixed in 2013.2.4
- nova (PyPI): from 2014.0.0, fixed in 2014.1.2
- nova (PyPI): fixed in 2013.2.4; from 2014.0.0, fixed in 2014.1.2

## Description

api/metadata/handler.py in OpenStack Compute (Nova) before 2013.2.4, 2014.x before 2014.1.2, and Juno before Juno-2, when proxying metadata requests through Neutron, makes it easier for remote attackers to guess instance ID signatures via a brute-force attack that relies on timing differences in responses to instance metadata requests.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, nova, upgrade to a fixed version (2013.2.4, 2014.1.2) per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/2
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1325128

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