Uninitialized Memory Bug in Apache Arrow Affecting Multiple Implementations
CVE-2019-12408

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Arrow
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 November 2019

Summary

A significant vulnerability has been identified in the C++ implementation of Apache Arrow, specifically in versions 0.14.0 to 0.14.1. This flaw arises when building arrays that contain null values, leading to the potential exposure of uninitialized memory. This memory might inadvertently be shared during transmission of Arrow Arrays over the network or when stored in streaming IPC formats and file systems. Such exposure raises critical concerns regarding data integrity and security.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Arrow Apache Arrow 0.14.0 to 0.14.1

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/49f067b1c5fb7493d952...
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/efd8bbf57427d3c303b5...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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