CVE-2023-31419: Elasticsearch StackOverflow vulnerability

Published Oct 26, 2023
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Updated

A flaw was discovered in Elasticsearch affecting the search API that allowed a specially crafted query string to cause a stack overflow and ultimately a denial of service.

Other sources

A flaw was discovered in Elasticsearch, affecting the search API that allowed a specially crafted query string to cause a Stack Overflow and ultimately a Denial of Service.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch>=8.0.0<8.9.1
8.9.1
maven/org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch>=7.0.0<7.17.13
7.17.13
Elastic Elasticsearch>=7.0.0<=7.17.12
Elastic Elasticsearch>=8.0.0<=8.9.0

Event History

Oct 26, 2023
CVE Published
05:06 PM
Data Sourced
05:06 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
06:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-31419?

CVE-2023-31419 is a vulnerability discovered in Elasticsearch that allows a specially crafted query string to cause a Stack Overflow and ultimately a Denial of Service.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-31419?

CVE-2023-31419 has a severity rating of medium with a score of 6.5.

3

Which versions of Elasticsearch are affected by CVE-2023-31419?

Elasticsearch versions from 8.0.0 to 8.9.1 and from 7.0.0 to 7.17.13 are affected by CVE-2023-31419.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-31419?

To fix CVE-2023-31419, update your Elasticsearch installation to version 8.9.1 or 7.17.13, depending on the Elasticsearch version you are using.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-31419?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-31419 on the Elastic community security page, the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) website, and the provided reference links.

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