CVE-2011-4644
Overview
CVE-2011-4644 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting splunk splunk. It was published on January 3, 2012.
Technical Description
Splunk 4.2.5 and earlier, when a Free license is selected, enables potentially undesirable functionality within an environment that intentionally does not support authentication, which allows remote attackers to (1) read arbitrary files via a management-console session that leverages the ability to create crafted data sources, or (2) execute management commands via an HTTP request.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from splunk. Update splunk to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| splunk | splunk | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-4644?
CVE-2011-4644 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting splunk splunk. It was published on January 3, 2012.
How severe is CVE-2011-4644?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-4644?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from splunk. Update splunk to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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