Vulnerability Description
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.2.9, 8.1.12, and 9.0.2, sending a malformed file through the Splunk-to-Splunk (S2S) or HTTP Event Collector (HEC) protocols to an indexer results in a blockage or denial-of-service preventing further indexing.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk | Splunk | >= 8.1.0, < 8.1.12 |
| Splunk | Splunk Cloud Platform | < 9.0.2209 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.splunk.com/en_us/product-security/announcements/svd-2022-1111.htmlNot ApplicableVendor Advisory
- https://www.splunk.com/en_us/product-security/announcements/svd-2022-1111.htmlNot ApplicableVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-43572?
CVE-2022-43572 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.2.9, 8.1.12, and 9.0.2, sending a malformed file through the Splunk-to-Splunk (S2S) or HTTP Event Collector (HEC) protocols to an indexer results in a blockage or...
How severe is CVE-2022-43572?
CVE-2022-43572 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-2022-43572?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Splunk Splunk, Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform.