CVE-2020-7218: Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h43v-26r7-7j4c
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-400 CWE-770
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-7218 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Github.com/hashicorp/nomad libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves allocation of resources without limits or throttling in hashicorp nomad. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.10.3.

CVE-2020-7218 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-7218
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h43v-26r7-7j4c
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product Github.com/hashicorp/nomad
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2020-7218

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/hashicorp/nomad dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/hashicorp/nomad fixed: 0.10.3 
Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/nomad to 0.10.3
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for github.com/hashicorp/nomad

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2020-7218, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/hashicorp/nomad:

inspect dependencies for github.com/hashicorp/nomad

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/hashicorp/nomad in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.10.3), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. In Github.com/hashicorp/nomad, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

HashiCorp Nomad and Nomad Enterprise before 0.10.3 allow unbounded resource usage. ### Specific Go Packages Affected github.com/hashicorp/nomad/command/agent

CVE-2020-7218 Affected Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.10.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/hashicorp/nomad
golang/github.com/hashicorp/nomad
Go
< 0.10.3
0.10.3

References

NVD — CVE-2020-7218 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7218
Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hashicorp/nomad/issues/7002
Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hashicorp/nomad/pull/7022
Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hashicorp/nomad
www.hashicorp.com/blog/category/nomad WEB
https://www.hashicorp.com/blog/category/nomad

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7218?
CVE-2020-7218 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/hashicorp/nomad involving Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in HashiCorp Nomad under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Github.com/hashicorp/nomad versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.10.3 across affected packages: github.com/hashicorp/nomad.
What version fixes CVE-2020-7218?
Upgrading to 0.10.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/hashicorp/nomad affected?
Yes, github.com/hashicorp/nomad is affected in releases prior to 0.10.3. Upgrade your dependency to 0.10.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-7218?
CVE-2020-7218 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-7218?
CVE-2020-7218 is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2020-7218?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/hashicorp/nomad'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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