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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 =========================================================================== AUSCERT Security Bulletin ASB-2012.0149.2 Splunk 5.0 addresses three vulnerabilities 20 November 2012 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: Splunk Operating System: UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX) Windows Impact/Access: Denial of Service -- Remote/Unauthenticated Cross-site Scripting -- Remote with User Interaction Resolution: Patch/Upgrade Member content until: Friday, November 30 2012 Revision History: November 20 2012: These issues are now also fixed in version 4.3.5 October 31 2012: Initial Release OVERVIEW A number of vulnerabilities have been identified in Splunk prior to version 5.0 and 4.3.5. [1] IMPACT The vendor has provided the following details regarding these vulnerabilities: "Reflected XSS in SplunkWeb with non-RFC compliant browser (SPL-50671) Description: A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability was identified in Splunk Web. An attacker could trick a user into clicking a specially crafted link that would enable the attacker to execute JavaScript on the client. Note that this vulnerability only applies to non-RFC compliant browsers Versions Affected: Splunk 4.0 - 4.3.4" [1] "Reflected XSS in Splunk Web (SPL-55157) Description: A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability was identified in Splunk Web. An attacker could trick a user into clicking a specially crafted link that would enable the attacker to execute JavaScript on the client. Versions Affected: Splunk 4.2 - 4.3.4" [1] "Denial of Service in Splunkd (SPL-55521) Description: A denial of service vulnerability was identified in Splunkd TCP-based inputs. An attacker could send a specially crafted payload to instances of Splunk configured to accept TCP-based inputs which would cause a denial of service in the Splunkd daemon. TCP-based inputs are not enabled by default. Versions Affected: Splunk 4.0 - 4.3.4" [1] MITIGATION The vendor recommends updating to the latest version of Splunk to correct these vulnerabilities. [1] REFERENCES [1] Splunk 4.3.5 and 5.0 address three vulnerabilities - November 16th, 2012 http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAHB4 AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin. =========================================================================== Australian Computer Emergency Response Team The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031 Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417) AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours which are GMT+10:00 (AEST). On call after hours for member emergencies only. =========================================================================== -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967 iQIVAwUBUKrQh+4yVqjM2NGpAQI8yhAAkUmNujmeNAQ/7KeWT5POcftuX1ZAKYJf 8852QN/E4hxDIE20c3mFMleMB0dO4LIf5fBk/xgIXlyeqjGb7F5chq++B7vPN3dx FM/VPSOnDvfnnE67yCqCcBFTLFRREkoMiH3PVw8sIEzcLz9qX03R/5mYdrxTkg57 xycC9rLvKFz6GQXp4aXYgauGWfPdxpFd9dhgoE35Gu6VFsy4PaFMJ15jIv6h/xLK WNy5FNrxWMvYvtTZAQfVgAi7TSbadnZnVNSmcGAU5SmxbwKyN7iHjZ7wnsz39eYJ XOel8CGbx27ibWbhwyC/c67PwnPmlT2cvWkb4S2H7Gum1UNtutCzmZsx5THRjiPR qZe1B+yQApsk11NVFOFq6sgp1oxMpNS1JD+5OU2ZGk7OMtih9KC5rtiAmr/SJL0O CWdvB9eFIYZXStXdYIZ7ZJVfblEo4p8Wi3gcEvke+7wxIgRLGFSCYFSCgoNcZeuY qTPvWQ3C+8Xv4AiJo1pzEfvyaNy2ozT9ACHq+6OBVhR4uDEuWRvr566EM9wG3Hn6 kMIfkgSlR4zNrQmvtwKLLm9S7rux0Z7mlI01Da5mrZz2pzD6nL7uf6uhsmgwt/tG p6CwGyYD4n6WV3/PjQ/C+kQb2B+MHRnzN+qVHSMIrOLY7iy1+Ug0fLA8uv6MKVl8 VX5ONZ/NDZc= =RJp3 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----