CVE-2017-8452: High severity elastic vulnerability
Published Jun 16, 2017
·Updated
Kibana versions prior to 5.2.1 configured for SSL client access, file descriptors will fail to be cleaned up after certain requests and will accumulate over time until the process crashes.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Elastic Kibana<=5.2.0
Event History
Jun 16, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8452?
CVE-2017-8452 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential denial of service risks.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-8452?
To fix CVE-2017-8452, upgrade Kibana to version 5.2.1 or later.
3
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-8452?
Kibana versions prior to 5.2.1, specifically those configured for SSL client access, are affected by CVE-2017-8452.
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What kind of issue does CVE-2017-8452 cause?
CVE-2017-8452 leads to the accumulation of file descriptors, potentially causing the Kibana process to crash.
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Is there any workaround for CVE-2017-8452?
Currently, the recommended and most effective solution for CVE-2017-8452 is to upgrade to the latest version of Kibana.