VDB-121358 · CVE-2018-1334 · Qualys 371071

Apache Spark up to 2.1.2/2.2.1/2.3.0 PySpark/SparkR information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Spark up to 2.1.2/2.2.1/2.3.0. It has been declared as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component PySpark/SparkR. Such manipulation leads to information disclosure. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2018-1334. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apache Spark up to 2.1.2/2.2.1/2.3.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the component PySpark/SparkR. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In Apache Spark 1.0.0 to 2.1.2, 2.2.0 to 2.2.1, and 2.3.0, when using PySpark or SparkR, it's possible for a different local user to connect to the Spark application and impersonate the user running the Spark application.

The bug was discovered 07/11/2018. The weakness was presented 07/12/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-1334 since 12/07/2017. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1592 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371071 (Apache Spark Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability).

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

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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03/04/2020 +601 days 🔍

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Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
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CVE: CVE-2018-1334 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1334
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-121358

Entryinfo

Created: 07/12/2018 22:23
Updated: 03/04/2020 11:36
Changes: 07/12/2018 22:23 (60), 03/04/2020 11:36 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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