CVE-2022-24684: Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Nomad Spread Job Stanza May Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6jm6-cmcp-fqjq
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-400
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-24684 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) nomad spread job stanza may vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Github.com/hashicorp/nomad libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves nomad spread job stanza may trigger panic in servers. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.18, 1.1.12, 1.2.6.

CVE-2022-24684 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-24684
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6jm6-cmcp-fqjq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product Github.com/hashicorp/nomad
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
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-2022-24684

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: 1.0.18 
Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/nomad to 1.0.18
github.com/hashicorp/nomad fixed: 1.1.12 
Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/nomad to 1.1.12
github.com/hashicorp/nomad fixed: 1.2.6 
Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/nomad to 1.2.6
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-2022-24684, 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 1.0.18), 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

Nomad and Nomad Enterprise allows operators with job-submit capabilities to use the spread stanza in a way such that it can cause panic in Nomad servers. This vulnerability, CVE-2022-24684, was fixed in Nomad 1.0.18, 1.1.12, and 1.2.6.

CVE-2022-24684 Affected Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.181.1.121.2.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/hashicorp/nomad
golang/github.com/hashicorp/nomad
Go
≥ 0.9.0
< 1.0.18
1.0.18
github.com/hashicorp/nomad
golang/github.com/hashicorp/nomad
Go
≥ 1.1.0
< 1.1.12
1.1.12
github.com/hashicorp/nomad
golang/github.com/hashicorp/nomad
Go
≥ 1.2.0
< 1.2.6
1.2.6

References

NVD — CVE-2022-24684 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24684
discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2022-04-nom... WEB
https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2022-04-nomad-spread-job-stanza-may-trigger-panic-in-servers
discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2022-04-nom... WEB
https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2022-04-nomad-spread-job-stanza-may-trigger-panic-in-servers/35562
Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220318-0008
Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://www.github.com/hashicorp/nomad

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24684?
CVE-2022-24684 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/hashicorp/nomad involving Nomad Spread Job Stanza May Trigger Panic in Servers under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Github.com/hashicorp/nomad versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.18, 1.1.12, 1.2.6 across affected packages: github.com/hashicorp/nomad.
What version fixes CVE-2022-24684?
Upgrading to 1.0.18, 1.1.12, 1.2.6 (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 1.0.18, 1.1.12, 1.2.6. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.18, 1.1.12, 1.2.6 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-24684?
CVE-2022-24684 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-24684?
CVE-2022-24684 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-2022-24684?
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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