VDB-137736 · CVE-2018-17196 · BID 109139

Apache Kafka 0.11.0.0/2.1.0 ACL Validation Request input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Kafka 0.11.0.0/2.1.0 and classified as critical. Impacted is an unknown function of the component ACL Validation. The manipulation as part of Request results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-17196. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apache Kafka 0.11.0.0/2.1.0. Affected is an unknown code of the component ACL Validation. The manipulation as part of a Request leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In Apache Kafka versions between 0.11.0.0 and 2.1.0, it is possible to manually craft a Produce request which bypasses transaction/idempotent ACL validation. Only authenticated clients with Write permission on the respective topics are able to exploit this vulnerability. Users should upgrade to 2.1.1 or later where this vulnerability has been fixed.

The weakness was released 07/11/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-17196 since 09/19/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is needed for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-158168. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Vendor

Apache

Name

Kafka

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kafka 2.1.1

Timelineinfo

09/19/2018 🔍
07/11/2019 +295 days 🔍
07/12/2019 +1 days 🔍
10/24/2023 +1565 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-17196 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-17196
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-137736
SecurityFocus: 109139

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/12/2019 08:42
Updated: 10/24/2023 17:08
Changes: 07/12/2019 08:42 (57), 07/04/2020 09:29 (1), 10/24/2023 17:08 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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