CVE-2024-37280: Elasticsearch Elasticsearch StackOverflow Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4q22-422g-m4pj
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CVSS 4.9
CWE-122 CWE-787
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-37280 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.9) elasticsearch stackoverflow vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow) affecting Elasticsearch libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves elasticsearch stackoverflow vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.14.0.

CVE-2024-37280 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-37280
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4q22-422g-m4pj
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.9
CWE Classification CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Affected Product Elasticsearch
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.9

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

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 None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2024-37280

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Elasticsearch dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch fixed: 8.14.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.elasticsearch</groupId>
    <artifactId>elasticsearch</artifactId>
    <version>8.14.0</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.elasticsearch

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-37280, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.elasticsearch

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Elasticsearch in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 8.14.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.elasticsearch command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow, where a heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). In Elasticsearch, 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

A flaw was discovered in Elasticsearch, affecting document ingestion when an index template contains a dynamic field mapping of “passthrough” type. Under certain circumstances, ingesting documents in this index would cause a StackOverflow exception to be thrown and ultimately lead to a Denial of Service. Note that passthrough fields is an experimental feature.

CVE-2024-37280 Affected Elasticsearch Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.14.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch
maven/org.elasticsearch/elasticsearch
Maven
≥ 8.13.1
< 8.14.0
8.14.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-37280 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-37280
Elasticsearch Security Information SECURITY
https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elasticsearch-8-14-0-security-update-esa-2024-14/361007
Elasticsearch Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/elastic/elasticsearch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-37280?
CVE-2024-37280 is a security vulnerability in Elasticsearch involving Elasticsearch StackOverflow vulnerability under CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow.
Which Elasticsearch versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.14.0 across affected packages: org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch.
What version fixes CVE-2024-37280?
Upgrading to 8.14.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is elasticsearch affected?
Yes, org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch is affected in releases prior to 8.14.0. Upgrade your dependency to 8.14.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-37280?
CVE-2024-37280 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-37280?
CVE-2024-37280 is classified under CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc().).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-37280?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.elasticsearch'. 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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