CVE-2017-5642 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

During installation of Ambari 2.4.0 through 2.4.2, Ambari Server artifacts are not created with proper ACLs.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Ambari	2.4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

References

https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/AMBARI/Ambari+Vulnerabilities#AmbariVendor Advisory
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/AMBARI/Ambari+Vulnerabilities#AmbariVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-5642?

CVE-2017-5642 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). During installation of Ambari 2.4.0 through 2.4.2, Ambari Server artifacts are not created with proper ACLs.

How severe is CVE-2017-5642?

CVE-2017-5642 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5642?

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