CVE-2021-45042
First published: Fri Dec 17 2021(Updated: )
In HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise before 1.7.7, 1.8.x before 1.8.6, and 1.9.x before 1.9.1, clusters using the Integrated Storage backend allowed an authenticated user (with write permissions to a kv secrets engine) to cause a panic and denial of service of the storage backend. The earliest affected version is 1.4.0.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HashiCorp Vault | >=1.4.0<1.7.7 | |
| HashiCorp Vault | >=1.4.0<1.7.7 | |
| HashiCorp Vault | >=1.8.0<1.8.6 | |
| HashiCorp Vault | >=1.8.0<1.8.6 | |
| HashiCorp Vault | =1.9.0 | |
| HashiCorp Vault | =1.9.0 | |
| >=1.4.0<1.7.7 | ||
| >=1.4.0<1.7.7 | ||
| >=1.8.0<1.8.6 | ||
| >=1.8.0<1.8.6 | ||
| =1.9.0 | ||
| =1.9.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45042?
CVE-2021-45042 is a vulnerability in HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise before versions 1.7.7, 1.8.6, and 1.9.1.
How does CVE-2021-45042 impact HashiCorp Vault?
CVE-2021-45042 allows an authenticated user with write permissions to a kv secrets engine to cause a panic and denial of service of the storage backend.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-45042?
The severity of CVE-2021-45042 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.9.
Which versions of HashiCorp Vault are affected?
HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise versions before 1.7.7, 1.8.6, and 1.9.1 are affected.
How can I fix CVE-2021-45042?
To fix CVE-2021-45042, upgrade to HashiCorp Vault versions 1.7.7, 1.8.6, or 1.9.1.
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