VDB-101938 · CVE-2017-7669 · BID 98795

Apache Hadoop 2.8.0/3.0.0-alpha1/3.0.0-alpha2 LinuxContainerExecutor input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Hadoop 2.8.0/3.0.0-alpha1/3.0.0-alpha2 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component LinuxContainerExecutor. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2017-7669. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache Hadoop 2.8.0/3.0.0-alpha1/3.0.0-alpha2 (Network Management Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component LinuxContainerExecutor. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In Apache Hadoop 2.8.0, 3.0.0-alpha1, and 3.0.0-alpha2, the LinuxContainerExecutor runs docker commands as root with insufficient input validation. When the docker feature is enabled, authenticated users can run commands as root.

The bug was discovered 06/02/2017. The weakness was presented 06/05/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at mail-archives.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-7669. Local access is required to approach this attack. A single authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/26/2020).

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 98795†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.7

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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04/11/2017 🔍
06/02/2017 +17085 days 🔍
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12/26/2020 +1300 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: mail-archives.apache.org
Researcher: Allen Wittenauer.
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-7669 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-7669
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-101938
SecurityFocus: 98795 - Apache Hadoop CVE-2017-7669 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/05/2017 09:41
Updated: 12/26/2020 09:31
Changes: 06/05/2017 09:41 (59), 10/13/2019 16:02 (3), 12/26/2020 09:31 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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