Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Apache Hadoop Data Management
CVE-2016-5001

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Hadoop
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 August 2017

What is CVE-2016-5001?

This vulnerability allows a local user on an HDFS DataNode to exploit a flaw in the short-circuit reads feature of HDFS. By crafting a specially formed block token, the user may gain unauthorized access to sensitive files on the system by manipulating certain fields within the token. This exploitation can lead to potential data leaks, allowing attackers to read files without appropriate permissions. It is crucial for users of affected Apache Hadoop versions to apply necessary updates to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Version(s)

Apache Hadoop 2.1.0 to 2.6.3

Apache Hadoop 2.7.0 to 2.7.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94950
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/698
mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r66de86b9a608c1da70b...
mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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