CVE-2024-39810: Server crash via Elasticsearch certificate file

Published Aug 22, 2024
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Updated

Mattermost versions 9.5.x <= 9.5.7 and 9.10.x <= 9.10.0 fail to time limit and size limit the CA path file in the ElasticSearch configuration which allows a System Role with access to the Elasticsearch system console to add any file as a CA path field, such as /dev/zero and, after testing the connection, cause the application to crash.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Mattermost Mattermost>=9.5.0<9.5.8
Mattermost Mattermost>=9.10.0<9.10.1

Remediation

Information

Update Mattermost to versions 9.11.0, 9.5.8, 9.10.1 or higher.

Event History

Aug 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:30 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39810?

CVE-2024-39810 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-39810?

To fix CVE-2024-39810, you should upgrade Mattermost to version 9.5.8 or 9.10.1 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-39810?

CVE-2024-39810 affects Mattermost versions 9.5.x up to 9.5.7 and 9.10.x up to 9.10.0.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-39810?

The potential impacts of CVE-2024-39810 include unauthorized access to sensitive data and potential exploitation through arbitrary file inclusion.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-39810?

As of now, there is no official workaround for CVE-2024-39810; upgrading is the recommended solution.

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