Vulnerability identifier: #VU29133
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-404
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Consul
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Consul Enterprise
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: HashiCorp
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected can software crash when configured with an abnormally-formed service-router entry. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service condition on the targeted system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Consul: 1.7.0 - 1.7.3, 1.6.0 - 1.6.5, 1.5.0 - 1.5.3, 1.4.0 - 1.4.5
Consul Enterprise: 1.7.0 - 1.7.3, 1.6.0 - 1.6.5, 1.5.0 - 1.5.3, 1.4.0 - 1.4.5
External links
http://github.com/hashicorp/consul/blob/v1.6.6/CHANGELOG.md
http://github.com/hashicorp/consul/blob/v1.7.4/CHANGELOG.md
http://github.com/hashicorp/consul/pull/7783
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.