
16/6/2017

9/10/2019
CVE-2016-10363
First published: Fri Jun 16 2017(Updated: )
Logstash versions prior to 2.3.3, when using the Netflow Codec plugin, a remote attacker crafting malicious Netflow v5, Netflow v9 or IPFIX packets could perform a denial of service attack on the Logstash instance. The errors resulting from these crafted inputs are not handled by the codec and can cause the Logstash process to exit.
Credit: bressers@elastic.co
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Logstash Management API | <=2.3.2 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10363?
CVE-2016-10363 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10363?
To fix CVE-2016-10363, upgrade to Logstash version 2.3.3 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2016-10363?
CVE-2016-10363 affects Logstash versions prior to 2.3.3.
What type of attack can be performed due to CVE-2016-10363?
CVE-2016-10363 allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service attack on the Logstash instance.
What is the cause of the vulnerability in CVE-2016-10363?
The vulnerability in CVE-2016-10363 is caused by the Logstash Netflow Codec plugin not handling errors from crafted Netflow packets.
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