CVE-2021-32739: Results of queries for ApiListener objects include the ticket salt which allows in turn to steal (more privileged) identities

Published Jul 15, 2021
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Updated

Icinga is a monitoring system which checks the availability of network resources, notifies users of outages, and generates performance data for reporting. From version 2.4.0 through version 2.12.4, a vulnerability exists that may allow privilege escalation for authenticated API users. With a read-ony user's credentials, an attacker can view most attributes of all config objects including ticketsalt of ApiListener. This salt is enough to compute a ticket for every possible common name (CN). A ticket, the master node's certificate, and a self-signed certificate are enough to successfully request the desired certificate from Icinga. That certificate may in turn be used to steal an endpoint or API user's identity. Versions 2.12.5 and 2.11.10 both contain a fix the vulnerability. As a workaround, one may either specify queryable types explicitly or filter out ApiListener objects.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Icinga Icinga>=2.4.0<2.11.10
Icinga Icinga>=2.12.0<2.12.5
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Jul 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-32739?

CVE-2021-32739 is a vulnerability in Icinga, a monitoring system, that may allow privilege escalation for authenticated API users.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-32739?

CVE-2021-32739 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-32739?

CVE-2021-32739 affects Icinga versions 2.4.0 through 2.12.4.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-32739?

To fix CVE-2021-32739, you should upgrade to Icinga versions 2.12.5 or 2.11.10.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-32739?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-32739 at the following references: [1](https://github.com/Icinga/icinga2/security/advisories/GHSA-98wp-jc6q-x5q5), [2](https://icinga.com/blog/2021/07/02/releasing-icinga-2-12-5-2-11-10/), [3](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/11/msg00010.html).

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