CVE-2022-3867: Github.com/hashicorp/nomad HashiCorp Nomad Vulnerable To Insufficient Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9fmc-5fq4-5jwh
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CVSS 2.7
CWE-613
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-3867 is a LOW (CVSS 2.7) hashicorp nomad vulnerable to insufficient vulnerability (CWE-613: Insufficient Session Expiration) affecting Github.com/hashicorp/nomad libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves hashicorp nomad vulnerable to insufficient session expiration. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.4.2.

CVE-2022-3867 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-3867
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9fmc-5fq4-5jwh
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 2.7
CWE Classification CWE-613: Insufficient Session Expiration
Affected Product Github.com/hashicorp/nomad
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 2.7

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-3867

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: 1.4.2 
Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/nomad to 1.4.2
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-2022-3867, 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 1.4.2), 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-613: Insufficient Session Expiration, where according to wasc, "insufficient session expiration is when a web site permits an attacker to reuse old session credentials or session ids for authorization.". 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 1.4.0 up to 1.4.1 event stream subscribers using a token with TTL receive updates until token garbage is collected. Fixed in 1.4.2.

CVE-2022-3867 Affected Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.4.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/hashicorp/nomad
golang/github.com/hashicorp/nomad
Go
≥ 1.4.0
< 1.4.2
1.4.2

References

NVD — CVE-2022-3867 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3867
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/hashicorp/nomad/commit/dd6a4634a9652197fe4182e830f9a737d0ae1216
discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2022-26-nom... WEB
https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2022-26-nomad-s-event-stream-subscriber-using-acl-token-with-ttl-receive-updates-until-garbage-collected/46168
Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hashicorp/nomad

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3867?
CVE-2022-3867 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/hashicorp/nomad involving HashiCorp Nomad vulnerable to Insufficient Session Expiration under CWE-613: Insufficient Session Expiration.
Which Github.com/hashicorp/nomad versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.4.2 across affected packages: github.com/hashicorp/nomad.
What version fixes CVE-2022-3867?
Upgrading to 1.4.2 (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 1.4.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.4.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-3867?
CVE-2022-3867 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.7 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-3867?
CVE-2022-3867 is classified under CWE-613: Insufficient Session Expiration (According to WASC, "Insufficient Session Expiration is when a web site permits an attacker to reuse old session credentials or session IDs for authorization.").
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2022-3867?
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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  "schema_version" : "1.4.0",
  "id" : "GHSA-9fmc-5fq4-5jwh",
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  "published" : "2022-11-10T12:01:03Z",
  "aliases" : [ "CVE-2022-3867" ],
  "summary" : "HashiCorp Nomad vulnerable to Insufficient Session Expiration",
  "details" : "HashiCorp Nomad and Nomad Enterprise 1.4.0 up to 1.4.1 event stream subscribers using a token with TTL receive updates until token garbage is collected. Fixed in 1.4.2.",
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  } ],
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  }, {
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  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2022-26-nomad-s-event-stream-subscriber-using-acl-token-with-ttl-receive-updates-until-garbage-collected/46168"
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    "url" : "https://github.com/hashicorp/nomad"
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  "database_specific" : {
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    "severity" : "LOW",
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}