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SSLv3 POODLE Vulnerability: Does Splunk use SSLv3 by default for its transport security protocol?

a212830
Champion

Hi,

Does Splunk use SSLv3 by default for it's transport? I've read the security announcement, but I'm trying to determine if Splunk uses SSLv3 by default, or only if it's enabled.

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w531t4
Path Finder

Given that my audit team requires vulnerability scan findings to be completely mitigated, and from the sounds of Splunk's recommended mitigation, I'll need to put a reverse proxy in front of my web-enabled Splunk components. It seems like this is a bit clunky though -- why not include another config option... supportTLSV1Only setting?

Disabling the supportSSLV3Only configuration setting is a double-edged sword.. It allows TLSv1 to happen, but conversely allows SSLv2 to take place.

Come on Splunk! What the heck!?

piebob
Splunk Employee
Splunk Employee

Splunk does not use SSLv3 by default unless you force it to via the supportSSLV3Only setting. however, setting supportSSLV3Only to OFF does not prevent its usage if a browser requests it.

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aweitzman
Motivator

Splunk has a POODLE response here: http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAANKE

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