CVE-2019-5729: High severity splunk software development kit vulnerability

Published Mar 19, 2019
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Updated

Splunk-SDK-Python before 1.6.6 does not properly verify untrusted TLS server certificates, which could result in man-in-the-middle attacks.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Splunk Software Development Kit Python<1.6.6
pip/splunk-sdk<1.6.6
1.6.6

Event History

Mar 19, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:34 PM
Description
Mar 21, 2019
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 25, 2019
Advisory Published
via GitHub·04:18 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5729?

CVE-2019-5729 has a high severity rating due to the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-5729?

To fix CVE-2019-5729, upgrade the Splunk SDK for Python to version 1.6.6 or later.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2019-5729?

The impact of CVE-2019-5729 is that attackers could intercept and manipulate communication between the client and the server.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5729?

CVE-2019-5729 affects all versions of Splunk SDK for Python prior to version 1.6.6.

5

Is it safe to use CVE-2019-5729 in production?

It is not safe to use vulnerable versions affected by CVE-2019-5729 in production as it leaves systems open to security risks.

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