Vulnerability Description
Vault and Vault Enterprise did not properly handle requests originating from unauthorized IP addresses when the TCP listener option, proxy_protocol_behavior, was set to deny_unauthorized. When receiving a request from a source IP address that was not listed in proxy_protocol_authorized_addrs, the Vault API server would shut down and no longer respond to any HTTP requests, potentially resulting in denial of service. While this bug also affected versions of Vault up to 1.17.1 and 1.16.5, a separate regression in those release series did not allow Vault operators to configure the deny_unauthorized option, thus not allowing the conditions for the denial of service to occur. Fixed in Vault and Vault Enterprise 1.17.2, 1.16.6, and 1.15.12.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hashicorp | Vault | >= 1.10.0, < 1.15.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2024-14-vault-vulnerable-to-denial-of-servVendor Advisory
- https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2024-14-vault-vulnerable-to-denial-of-servVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-6468?
CVE-2024-6468 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Vault and Vault Enterprise did not properly handle requests originating from unauthorized IP addresses when the TCP listener option, proxy_protocol_behavior, was set to deny_unauthorized. When receivi...
How severe is CVE-2024-6468?
CVE-2024-6468 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-2024-6468?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hashicorp Vault.