Vulnerability in Apache Spark
CVE-2021-38296
Apache Spark supports end-to-end encryption of RPC connections via "spark.authenticate" and "spark.network.crypto.enabled". In versions 3.1.2 and earlier, it uses a bespoke mutual authentication protocol that allows for full encryption key…
EPSS: 0.018 (75.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Apache Spark
- Apache Software Foundation Spark — versions up to and including version 3.1.2
- Oracle Financial_services_crime_and_compliance_management_studio — versions 8.0.8.2.0, 8.0.8.3.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@apache.org (Mailing List, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- security@apache.org (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-38296?
- CVE-2021-38296 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Spark, classified under Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2022-03-10.
- How severe is CVE-2021-38296?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2021-38296 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.