Apache Ranger up to 1.1.x UnixAuthenticationService memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apache Ranger up to 1.1.x. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component UnixAuthenticationService. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-11778. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apache Ranger up to 1.1.x. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component UnixAuthenticationService. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

UnixAuthenticationService in Apache Ranger 1.2.0 was updated to correctly handle user input to avoid Stack-based buffer overflow. Versions prior to 1.2.0 should be upgraded to 1.2.0

The bug was discovered 10/04/2018. The weakness was released 10/05/2018 as not defined mailinglist post (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-11778 since 06/05/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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 $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 1.2.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-82052, VDB-82053, VDB-82212 and VDB-82250. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Ranger 1.2.0

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06/05/2018 🔍
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03/30/2020 +541 days 🔍

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Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: seclists.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-11778 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-11778
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124876
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Created: 10/06/2018 10:59
Updated: 03/30/2020 12:41
Changes: 10/06/2018 10:59 (61), 03/30/2020 12:41 (1)
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