Vulnerability identifier: #VU60578

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24684

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Nomad
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: HashiCorp

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote authenticated attacker can use the spread stanza in a way such that it can cause panic in Nomad servers.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Nomad: 1.0.0 - 1.0.16, 1.1.0 - 1.1.11, 1.2.0 - 1.2.5

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External links
http://github.com/hashicorp/nomad/issues/12039

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.