YARN NodeManager Password Leak in Apache Hadoop
CVE-2016-3086

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Hadoop
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 September 2017

Summary

The YARN NodeManager in Apache Hadoop versions 2.6.x prior to 2.6.5 and 2.7.x prior to 2.7.3 has a security concern where it can inadvertently disclose the password for the credential store provider to YARN applications. This vulnerability can allow unauthorized access to sensitive credentials, posing risks in the context of application security and data integrity within the Hadoop ecosystem. Users of the affected versions should upgrade to the patched versions to mitigate these security risks.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Hadoop 2.6.0 to 2.6.4

Apache Hadoop 2.7.0 to 2.7.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95335
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http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/hadoop-general/2...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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