VDB-99048 · CVE-2014-3582 · OpenVAS 103333

Apache Ambari up to 2.3.x REST API agentHostname code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apache Ambari up to 2.3.x. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component REST API. The manipulation of the argument agentHostname as part of Shell Metacharacter results in code injection. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-3582. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apache Ambari up to 2.3.x. Affected is an unknown code block of the component REST API. The manipulation of the argument agentHostname as part of a Shell Metacharacter leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The certificate signing REST API in Apache Ambari before 2.4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the agentHostname value.

The bug was discovered 05/14/2014. The weakness was presented 03/29/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at cwiki.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-3582 since 05/14/2014. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1050 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 2.4.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

See VDB-99052 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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OpenVAS ID: 103333
OpenVAS Name: Apache Ambari Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Ambari 2.4.0

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03/29/2017 +1050 days 🔍
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03/30/2017 +1 days 🔍
08/23/2020 +1242 days 🔍

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Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: cwiki.apache.org
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CVE: CVE-2014-3582 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-3582
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99048
OSVDB: - CVE-2014-3582 - Apache - Ambari - Code Execution Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/30/2017 09:20
Updated: 08/23/2020 21:44
Changes: 03/30/2017 09:20 (65), 08/23/2020 21:44 (3)
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