CVE-2024-36984: Remote Code Execution through Serialized Session Payload in Splunk Enterprise on Windows

Published Jul 1, 2024
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Updated

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10 on Windows, an authenticated user could execute a specially crafted query that they could then use to serialize untrusted data. The attacker could use the query to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Splunk splunk>=9.0.0<9.0.10
Splunk splunk>=9.1.0<9.1.5
Splunk splunk>=9.2.0<9.2.2
Splunk Enterprise<9.2.2, <9.1.5, <9.0.10

Event History

Jul 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36984?

CVE-2024-36984 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow authenticated users to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-36984?

To remediate CVE-2024-36984, upgrade Splunk Enterprise to version 9.2.2 or later, 9.1.5 or later, or 9.0.10 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-36984?

CVE-2024-36984 affects authenticated users of Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10 running on Windows.

4

What impact does CVE-2024-36984 have on systems?

CVE-2024-36984 can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to potentially take control of affected systems.

5

How can I identify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-36984?

You can identify if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-36984 by checking the version of Splunk Enterprise installed against the affected version criteria.

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