Symlink Vulnerability in Hadoop by Apache
CVE-2012-2945

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Hadoop
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 October 2019

What is CVE-2012-2945?

Apache Hadoop 1.0.3 is susceptible to a symlink vulnerability that allows attackers to create symbolic links to sensitive files. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access and potential data exposure, impacting the overall integrity and security of systems relying on this version of Hadoop. It is crucial for organizations using Hadoop 1.0.3 to implement the necessary security measures to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2945
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https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Jul/3
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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