CVE-2024-43709: Elasticsearch allocation of resources without limits or throttling leads to crash
First published: Tue Jan 21 2025(Updated: )
An allocation of resources without limits or throttling in Elasticsearch can lead to an OutOfMemoryError exception resulting in a crash via a specially crafted query using an SQL function.
Credit: bressers@elastic.co bressers@elastic.co
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch | >=8.0.0<8.13.3 | 8.13.3 |
| maven/org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch | <7.17.21 | 7.17.21 |
| Elastic | ||
| Elastic | >=7.17.0<7.17.21 | |
| Elastic | >=8.0.0<8.13.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-43709
- https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elasticsearch-7-17-21-and-8-13-3-security-update-esa-2024-25/373442
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-jgx4-7v3v-vwfm (Advisory)
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250221-0007
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250221-0007/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-43709?
CVE-2024-43709 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for an OutOfMemoryError that can cause system crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43709?
To fix CVE-2024-43709, you should upgrade to Elasticsearch version 8.13.3 or 7.17.21.
What causes CVE-2024-43709 in Elasticsearch?
CVE-2024-43709 is caused by an allocation of resources without limits or throttling when processing specially crafted SQL queries.
Which versions of Elasticsearch are affected by CVE-2024-43709?
CVE-2024-43709 affects Elasticsearch versions from 7.17.0 up to and including 7.17.21, and from 8.0.0 to 8.13.3.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-43709?
The potential impacts of CVE-2024-43709 include application crashes and service downtime due to OutOfMemoryError exceptions.
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