CVE-2015-1776 — MEDIUM (6.2)

Vulnerability Description

Apache Hadoop 2.6.x encrypts intermediate data generated by a MapReduce job and stores it along with the encryption key in a credentials file on disk when the Intermediate data encryption feature is enabled, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the file.

CVSS Score

6.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Hadoop	2.6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-1776?

CVE-2015-1776 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). Apache Hadoop 2.6.x encrypts intermediate data generated by a MapReduce job and stores it along with the encryption key in a credentials file on disk when the Intermediate data encryption feature is e...

How severe is CVE-2015-1776?

CVE-2015-1776 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1776?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Hadoop.