Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability in Apache Hadoop HDFS NameNode
CVE-2016-5393

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Hadoop
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 November 2016

Summary

In Apache Hadoop versions 2.6.x prior to 2.6.5 and 2.7.x prior to 2.7.3, an authenticated remote user can exploit weaknesses in the HDFS NameNode. This vulnerability allows the user to execute arbitrary commands with the same privileges as the HDFS service. Such exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or control over the Hadoop system, posing a significant security risk to organizations utilizing this platform.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Hadoop Apache Hadoop 2.6.x before 2.6.5, 2.7.x before 2.7.3

References

http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/hadoop-general/2...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94574
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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