VDB-125921 · CVE-2018-11785 · BID 105742

Apache Impala up to 3.0.0 Queue improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Impala up to 3.0.0. It has been classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Queue Handler. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2018-11785. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apache Impala up to 3.0.0. This issue affects an unknown code block of the component Queue Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Missing authorization check in Apache Impala before 3.0.1 allows a Kerberos-authenticated but unauthorized user to inject random data into a running query, leading to wrong results for a query.

The bug was discovered 10/24/2018. The weakness was released 10/24/2018 with Apple (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-11785 since 06/05/2018. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a simple authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1548.002 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 3.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 105742†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-125922. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Impala 3.0.1

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06/05/2018 🔍
10/24/2018 +141 days 🔍
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10/25/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/06/2020 +529 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Organization: Apple
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-11785 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-11785
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-125921
SecurityFocus: 105742 - Apache Impala CVE-2018-11785 Authorization Bypass Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/25/2018 06:57
Updated: 04/06/2020 12:46
Changes: 10/25/2018 06:57 (60), 04/06/2020 12:46 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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