CVE-2017-8445

Description

An error was found in the X-Pack Security TLS trust manager for versions 5.0.0 to 5.5.1. If reloading the trust material fails the trust manager will be replaced with an instance that trusts all certificates. This could allow any node using any certificate to join a cluster. The proper behavior in this instance is for the TLS trust manager to deny all certificates.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory elastic.co
Affected: Elastic Elastic X-Pack Security
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.elastic.co/community/security vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8445?
CVE-2017-8445 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8445?
To fix CVE-2017-8445, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-8445 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-8445 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8445?
CVE-2017-8445 affects Elastic Elastic X-Pack Security.
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