VDB-80724 · CVE-2015-7521 · ID 135836

Apache Hive up to 1.2.1 Authorization Framework improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apache Hive up to 1.2.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Authorization Framework. The manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2015-7521. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apache Hive up to 1.2.1. Affected is an unknown function of the component Authorization Framework. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The authorization framework in Apache Hive 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.1.0, 1.1.1, 1.2.0 and 1.2.1, on clusters protected by Ranger and SqlStdHiveAuthorization, allows attackers to bypass intended parent table access restrictions via unspecified partition-level operations.

The weakness was shared 01/29/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-7521 since 09/29/2015. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 91932 (FreeBSD : hive -- authorization logic vulnerability (a5c204b5-4153-11e6-8dfe-002590263bf5)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 6 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (91932). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Apache

Name

Hive

Version

License

open-source

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1

VulDB Base Score: 8.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Nessus ID: 91932
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : hive -- authorization logic vulnerability (a5c204b5-4153-11e6-8dfe-002590263bf5)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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09/29/2015 🔍
01/29/2016 +122 days 🔍
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02/01/2016 +3 days 🔍
07/03/2016 +153 days 🔍
07/05/2016 +2 days 🔍
07/06/2022 +2192 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: 135836
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2015-7521 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-7521
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-80724

Entryinfo

Created: 02/01/2016 10:40
Updated: 07/06/2022 14:52
Changes: 02/01/2016 10:40 (45), 07/11/2018 04:09 (21), 07/06/2022 14:52 (4)
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