Vulnerability Description
Kibana versions prior to 5.2.1 configured for SSL client access, file descriptors will fail to be cleaned up after certain requests and will accumulate over time until the process crashes.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic | Kibana | <= 5.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.elastic.co/community/securityVendor Advisory
- https://www.elastic.co/community/securityVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8452?
CVE-2017-8452 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Kibana versions prior to 5.2.1 configured for SSL client access, file descriptors will fail to be cleaned up after certain requests and will accumulate over time until the process crashes.
How severe is CVE-2017-8452?
CVE-2017-8452 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8452?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elastic Kibana.