CVE-2024-32476: Github.com/argoproj/argo cd/v2 Denial of Service Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9m6p-x4h2-6frq
CVSS 6.5
CWE-400
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-32476 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) denial of service vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Github.com/argoproj/argo cd/v2 libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves argo cd vulnerable to a denial of service via malicious jqpathexpressions in ignoredifferences. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.10.8, 2.9.13, 2.8.17.

CVE-2024-32476 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-32476
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9m6p-x4h2-6frq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product Github.com/argoproj/argo cd/v2
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-2024-32476

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/argoproj/argo cd/v2 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/argoproj/argo-cd/v2 fixed: 2.10.8
Upgrade github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/v2 to 2.10.8
github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/v2 fixed: 2.9.13
Upgrade github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/v2 to 2.9.13
github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/v2 fixed: 2.8.17
Upgrade github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/v2 to 2.8.17
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/argoproj/argo-cd/v2

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-32476, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/argoproj/argo cd/v2:

inspect dependencies for github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/v2

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/argoproj/argo cd/v2 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.10.8), 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/argoproj/argo cd/v2, 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

### Impact DoS vuln via OOM using jq in ignoreDifferences. ``` ignoreDifferences: - group: apps kind: Deployment jqPathExpressions: - 'until(true == false; [.] + [1])' ``` ### Patches A patch for this vulnerability has been released in the following Argo CD versions: v2.10.8 v2.9.13 v2.8.17 ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: Open an issue in [the Argo CD issue tracker](https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/issues) or [discussions](https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/discussions) Join us on [Slack](https://argoproj.github.io/community/join-slack) in channel #argo-cd Credits This vulnerability was found & reported by @crenshaw-dev (Michael Crenshaw) The Argo team would like to thank these contributors for their responsible disclosure and constructive communications during the resolve of this issue

CVE-2024-32476 Affected Github.com/argoproj/argo cd/v2 Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.10.82.9.132.8.17
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/v2
Go
≥ 2.10.0
< 2.10.8
2.10.8
github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/v2
Go
≥ 2.9.0
< 2.9.13
2.9.13
github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/v2
Go
< 2.8.17
2.8.17

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-32476?
CVE-2024-32476 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/argoproj/argo cd/v2 involving Argo CD vulnerable to a Denial of Service via malicious jqPathExpressions in ignoreDifferences under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Github.com/argoproj/argo cd/v2 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.10.8, 2.9.13, 2.8.17 across affected packages: github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/v2.
What version fixes CVE-2024-32476?
Upgrading to 2.10.8, 2.9.13, 2.8.17 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/v2 affected?
Yes, github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/v2 is affected in releases prior to 2.10.8, 2.9.13, 2.8.17. Upgrade your dependency to 2.10.8, 2.9.13, 2.8.17 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-32476?
CVE-2024-32476 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-2024-32476?
CVE-2024-32476 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-2024-32476?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/v2'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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