VDB-105202 · CVE-2017-9799 · BID 100235

Apache Storm up to 1.1.0 Worker credentials management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Storm 1.0.0/1.0.1/1.0.2/1.0.3/1.1.0. It has been declared as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component Worker Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to credentials management. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-9799. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apache Storm 1.0.0/1.0.1/1.0.2/1.0.3/1.1.0. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component Worker Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a credentials management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-255. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

It was found that under some situations and configurations of Apache Storm 1.x before 1.0.4 and 1.1.x before 1.1.1, it is theoretically possible for the owner of a topology to trick the supervisor to launch a worker as a different, non-root, user. In the worst case this could lead to secure credentials of the other user being compromised.

The bug was discovered 08/01/2017. The weakness was disclosed 08/09/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-9799 since 06/21/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1552 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 8 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 1.0.4 or 1.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 100235†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1039116†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Credentials management
CWE: CWE-255
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Storm 1.0.4/1.1.1

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Researcher: Apche Storm PMC
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-9799 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9799
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105202
SecurityFocus: 100235 - Apache Storm CVE-2017-9799 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1039116

Entryinfo

Created: 08/10/2017 08:49
Updated: 01/08/2021 17:16
Changes: 08/10/2017 08:49 (64), 11/06/2019 19:15 (3), 01/08/2021 17:16 (2)
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