CVE-2023-0665: Github.com/hashicorp/vault Denial of Service Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2023-0665 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) denial of service vulnerability (CWE-285: Improper Authorization) affecting Github.com/hashicorp/vault libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves hashicorp vault's pki mount vulnerable to denial of service. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.11.9, 1.12.5, 1.13.1.
CVE-2023-0665 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 6.5
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:L/A:L).
How to Fix CVE-2023-0665
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/hashicorp/vault dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/vault to 1.11.9Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/vault to 1.12.5Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/vault to 1.13.1Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for github.com/hashicorp/vaultHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-0665, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/hashicorp/vault:
inspect dependencies for github.com/hashicorp/vaultAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/hashicorp/vault in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.11.9), 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-285: Improper Authorization, where the product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Github.com/hashicorp/vault, 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
CVE-2023-0665 Affected Github.com/hashicorp/vault Versions
3 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
github.com/hashicorp/vault
|
Go |
< 1.11.9
|
1.11.9
|
|
github.com/hashicorp/vault
|
Go |
≥ 1.12.0
< 1.12.5
|
1.12.5
|
|
github.com/hashicorp/vault
|
Go |
≥ 1.13.0
< 1.13.1
|
1.13.1
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-hwc3-3qh6-r4gg",
"modified" : "2023-04-07T19:22:54Z",
"published" : "2023-03-30T03:30:38Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2023-0665" ],
"summary" : "HashiCorp Vault's PKI mount vulnerable to denial of service",
"details" : "HashiCorp Vault's PKI mount issuer endpoints did not correctly authorize access to remove an issuer or modify issuer metadata, potentially resulting in denial of service of the PKI mount. This bug did not affect public or private key material, trust chains or certificate issuance. Fixed in Vault 1.13.1, 1.12.5, and 1.11.9.",
"severity" : [ {
"type" : "CVSS_V3",
"score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L"
} ],
"affected" : [ {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "Go",
"name" : "github.com/hashicorp/vault"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "0"
}, {
"fixed" : "1.11.9"
} ]
} ]
}, {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "Go",
"name" : "github.com/hashicorp/vault"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "1.12.0"
}, {
"fixed" : "1.12.5"
} ]
} ]
}, {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "Go",
"name" : "github.com/hashicorp/vault"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "1.13.0"
}, {
"fixed" : "1.13.1"
} ]
} ]
} ],
"references" : [ {
"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0665"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2023-11-vault-s-pki-issuer-endpoint-did-not-correctly-authorize-access-to-issuer-metadata/52079/1"
}, {
"type" : "PACKAGE",
"url" : "https://github.com/hashicorp/vault"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230526-0008"
} ],
"database_specific" : {
"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-285" ],
"severity" : "MODERATE",
"github_reviewed" : true,
"github_reviewed_at" : "2023-04-07T19:22:54Z",
"nvd_published_at" : "2023-03-30T01:15:00Z"
}
}