Splunk Enterprise up to 8.1.0 on Windows Node Default Path uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Splunk Enterprise up to 8.1.0 on Windows. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Node Default Path Handler. The manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2021-42743. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Splunk Enterprise up to 8.1.0 on Windows (Log Management Software). Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Node Default Path Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 05/07/2022 as svd-2022-0501. The advisory is shared for download at splunk.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-42743 since 11/03/2021. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

Upgrading to version 8.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 8.8
CNA Vector (Splunk Inc.): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Enterprise 8.1.1

Timelineinfo

11/03/2021 🔍
05/07/2022 +184 days 🔍
05/07/2022 +0 days 🔍
05/11/2022 +4 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: svd-2022-0501
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-42743 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-42743
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-199236

Entryinfo

Created: 05/07/2022 07:27
Updated: 05/11/2022 13:36
Changes: 05/07/2022 07:27 (52), 05/11/2022 13:36 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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