Discover the race condition vulnerability in Elasticsearch versions before 7.2.1 and 6.8.2. Learn about the impact, affected systems, exploitation, and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability related to race conditions has been discovered in Elasticsearch versions prior to 7.2.1 and 6.8.2, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information in response headers.
Understanding CVE-2019-7614
This CVE identifies a race condition vulnerability in Elasticsearch versions before 7.2.1 and 6.8.2.
What is CVE-2019-7614?
A race condition flaw in the response headers of Elasticsearch versions prior to 7.2.1 and 6.8.2 could enable attackers to access sensitive data from other users.
The Impact of CVE-2019-7614
The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized individuals obtaining access to response headers containing sensitive information from different users.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-7614
This section provides technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability involves race conditions in the response headers of Elasticsearch versions before 7.2.1 and 6.8.2.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2019-7614 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates