CVE-2024-52972: Kibana allocation of resources without limits or throttling leads to crash
First published: Thu Jan 23 2025(Updated: )
An allocation of resources without limits or throttling in Kibana can lead to a crash caused by a specially crafted request to /api/metrics/snapshot. This can be carried out by users with read access to the Observability Metrics or Logs features in Kibana.
Credit: bressers@elastic.co
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-52972?
The severity of CVE-2024-52972 is considered high due to its potential to cause a crash in Kibana.
How do I fix CVE-2024-52972?
To fix CVE-2024-52972, update Kibana to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-52972?
Users with read access to the Observability Metrics or Logs features in Kibana are affected by CVE-2024-52972.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-52972?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2024-52972 by sending specially crafted requests to /api/metrics/snapshot to cause Kibana to crash.
What versions of Kibana are affected by CVE-2024-52972?
CVE-2024-52972 affects all versions of Kibana prior to the security updates that address this vulnerability.
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