Improper input validation in Apache Hadoop
CVE-2017-7669
In Apache Hadoop 2.8.0, 3.0.0-alpha1, and 3.0.0-alpha2, the LinuxContainerExecutor runs docker commands as root with insufficient input validation. When the docker feature is enabled, authenticated users can run commands as root.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.018 (76.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Apache Hadoop — versions 2.8.0, 3.0.0
- Apache Software Foundation Hadoop — versions 3.0.0-alpha1 and 3.0.0-alpha2, 2.8.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@apache.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- security@apache.org (Vendor Advisory, mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-7669?
- CVE-2017-7669 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Hadoop, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2017-06-05.
- How severe is CVE-2017-7669?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.