Access Control Vulnerability in Apache Ambari Versions 2.4.0 to 2.4.2
CVE-2017-5642

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Ambari
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 April 2017

What is CVE-2017-5642?

During the installation process of specific versions of Apache Ambari (2.4.0 through 2.4.2), server artifacts are generated without the implementation of adequate Access Control Lists (ACLs). This oversight may lead to unauthorized access or alteration of sensitive data, posing a risk to the integrity and security of the deployed environment. It is recommended to upgrade to Ambari version 2.5.0 or later to address this vulnerability effectively.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Ambari 2.4.0 through 2.4.2

References

https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/AMBARI/Ambari...
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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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