Privilege escalation in Apache Hadoop
CVE-2018-11767
In Apache Hadoop 2.9.0 to 2.9.1, 2.8.3 to 2.8.4, 2.7.5 to 2.7.6, KMS blocking users or granting access to users incorrectly, if the system uses non-default groups mapping mechanisms.
Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation
EPSS: 0.037 (88.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Apache Hadoop
- N/a Apache Hadoop — versions Apache Hadoop 2.9.0 to 2.9.1, 2.8.3 to 2.8.4, 2.7.5 to 2.7.6
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@apache.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- security@apache.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- security@apache.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- security@apache.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-11767?
- CVE-2018-11767 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Hadoop, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.4/10. Published 2019-03-21.
- How severe is CVE-2018-11767?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.4 out of 10.