Splunk Enterprise up to 8.2.11/9.0.5/9.1.0 on Windows uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Splunk Enterprise up to 8.2.11/9.0.5/9.1.0 on Windows. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-40596. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Splunk Enterprise up to 8.2.11/9.0.5/9.1.0 on Windows (Log Management Software). 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. CVE summarizes:

In Splunk Enterprise versions earlier than 8.2.12, 9.0.6, and 9.1.1, a dynamic link library (DLL) that ships with Splunk Enterprise references an insecure path for the OPENSSLDIR build definition. An attacker can abuse this reference and subsequently install malicious code to achieve privilege escalation on the Windows machine.

The weakness was presented 08/30/2023 as SVD-2023-0805. The advisory is available at advisory.splunk.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-40596 since 08/16/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1574 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 8.2.12, 9.0.6 or 9.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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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: 7.5

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 8.8
NVD Vector: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.0
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: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Enterprise 8.2.12/9.0.6/9.1.1

Timelineinfo

08/16/2023 🔍
08/30/2023 +14 days 🔍
08/30/2023 +0 days 🔍
09/22/2023 +23 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: SVD-2023-0805
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-40596 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-40596
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-238338

Entryinfo

Created: 08/30/2023 19:29
Updated: 09/22/2023 21:07
Changes: 08/30/2023 19:29 (50), 09/22/2023 21:07 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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