CVE-2022-41606: Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7v3g-4878-5qrf
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-41606 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Github.com/hashicorp/nomad libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves nomad panics on job submission with bad artifact stanza source url. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.13, 1.3.6.

CVE-2022-41606 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-41606
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7v3g-4878-5qrf
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
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-2022-41606

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: 1.2.13 
Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/nomad to 1.2.13
github.com/hashicorp/nomad fixed: 1.3.6 
Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/nomad to 1.3.6
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-2022-41606, 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 1.2.13), 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. 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 1.0.2 up to 1.2.12, and 1.3.5 jobs submitted with an artifact stanza using invalid S3 or GCS URLs can be used to crash client agents. Fixed in 1.2.13, 1.3.6, and 1.4.0.

CVE-2022-41606 Affected Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.2.131.3.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/hashicorp/nomad
golang/github.com/hashicorp/nomad
Go
< 1.2.13
1.2.13
github.com/hashicorp/nomad
golang/github.com/hashicorp/nomad
Go
< 1.3.6
≥ 1.3.0
1.3.6

References

NVD — CVE-2022-41606 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41606
discuss.hashicorp.com WEB
https://discuss.hashicorp.com
discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2022-22-nom... WEB
https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2022-22-nomad-panics-on-job-submission-with-bad-artifact-stanza-source-url/45420
Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hashicorp/nomad
pkg.go.dev/vuln/go-2022-1062 WEB
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2022-1062

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41606?
CVE-2022-41606 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/hashicorp/nomad involving Nomad Panics On Job Submission With Bad Artifact Stanza Source URL under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Github.com/hashicorp/nomad versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2.13, 1.3.6 across affected packages: github.com/hashicorp/nomad.
What version fixes CVE-2022-41606?
Upgrading to 1.2.13, 1.3.6 (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 1.2.13, 1.3.6. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2.13, 1.3.6 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-41606?
CVE-2022-41606 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-2022-41606?
CVE-2022-41606 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2022-41606?
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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