Elasticsearch up to 8.11.0 REST API uncaught exception

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Elasticsearch up to 8.11.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component REST API. This manipulation causes uncaught exception. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-23449. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Elasticsearch up to 8.11.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component REST API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncaught exception vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-248. An exception is thrown from a function, but it is not caught. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

An uncaught exception in Elasticsearch >= 8.4.0 and < 8.11.1 occurs when an encrypted PDF is passed to an attachment processor through the REST API. The Elasticsearch ingest node that attempts to parse the PDF file will crash. This does not happen with password-protected PDF files or with unencrypted PDF files.

The advisory is shared at discuss.elastic.co. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-23449 since 01/16/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 8.11.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncaught exception
CWE: CWE-248
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Elasticsearch 8.11.1

Timelineinfo

01/16/2024 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: discuss.elastic.co
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-23449 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-23449
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-258625

Entryinfo

Created: 03/29/2024 14:46
Changes: 03/29/2024 14:46 (62)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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