VDB-126573 · CVE-2018-11777 · BID 105886

Apache Hive up to 2.3.3/3.1.0 HiveServer2 improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apache Hive up to 2.3.3/3.1.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component HiveServer2. Performing a manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-11777. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Hive up to 2.3.3/3.1.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown processing of the component HiveServer2. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Apache Hive 2.3.3, 3.1.0 and earlier, local resources on HiveServer2 machines are not properly protected against malicious user if ranger, sentry or sql standard authorizer is not in use.

The bug was discovered 11/07/2018. The weakness was presented 11/08/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-11777 since 06/05/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Required for exploitation is a authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/11/2020). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1548.002 for this issue.

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.

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 105886†). See VDB-126574 for similar entry. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
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Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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06/05/2018 🔍
11/07/2018 +155 days 🔍
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11/08/2018 +1 days 🔍
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11/09/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/11/2020 +519 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-11777 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-11777
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-126573
SecurityFocus: 105886 - Apache Hive CVE-2018-11777 Security Bypass Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/09/2018 07:45
Updated: 04/11/2020 07:04
Changes: 11/09/2018 07:45 (59), 04/11/2020 07:04 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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