Local Privilege Escalation in Apache Spark Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2018-11760

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Spark
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 February 2019

What is CVE-2018-11760?

A vulnerability exists in Apache Spark where a local user can connect to the running Spark application and impersonate the user executing it. This issue poses a significant risk, as it enables unauthorized access to resources and data, thereby compromising the integrity and security of the application. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Spark, prompting users to update to secure releases to mitigate potential risks.

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Affected Version(s)

Apache Spark Apache Spark 1.x, 2.0.x, 2.1.x, 2.2.0 to 2.2.2, and 2.3.0 to 2.3.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106786
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/a86ee93d07b6f61b82b6...
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/6d015e56b3a3da968f86...
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CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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