CVE-2024-10975: Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Hashicorp Nomad Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2w5v-x29g-jw7j
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CVSS 7.7
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-10975 is a MODERATE (CVSS 7.7) hashicorp nomad incorrect authorization vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Github.com/hashicorp/nomad libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves hashicorp nomad incorrect authorization vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-10975 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-10975
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2w5v-x29g-jw7j
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.7
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Github.com/hashicorp/nomad
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.7

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:C/C:N/I:H/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-10975

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: Latest secure release 
Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/nomad to Latest secure release
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-2024-10975, 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 the patched release), 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-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. 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 Community and Nomad Enterprise ("Nomad") volume specification is vulnerable to arbitrary cross-namespace volume creation through unauthorized Container Storage Interface (CSI) volume writes. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-10975, is fixed in Nomad Community Edition 1.9.2 and Nomad Enterprise 1.9.2, 1.8.7, and 1.7.15.

CVE-2024-10975 Affected Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/hashicorp/nomad
golang/github.com/hashicorp/nomad
Go
≤ 1.9.1

References

NVD — CVE-2024-10975 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-10975
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/hashicorp/nomad/commit/30849c518e16647a4f698e5f5cc82bef2bf40e4d
discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2024-27-nom... WEB
https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2024-27-nomad-vulnerable-to-cross-namespace-volume-creation-abusing-csi-write-permission
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-2w5v-x29g-jw7j
Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hashicorp/nomad

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-10975?
CVE-2024-10975 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/hashicorp/nomad involving Hashicorp Nomad Incorrect Authorization vulnerability under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Github.com/hashicorp/nomad versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: github.com/hashicorp/nomad.
What version fixes CVE-2024-10975?
Upgrading to current release patches (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 Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-10975?
CVE-2024-10975 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.7 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-10975?
CVE-2024-10975 is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2024-10975?
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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