CVE-2017-7669 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In Apache Hadoop 2.8.0, 3.0.0-alpha1, and 3.0.0-alpha2, the LinuxContainerExecutor runs docker commands as root with insufficient input validation. When the docker feature is enabled, authenticated users can run commands as root.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Hadoop	2.8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98795Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/hadoop-user/201706.mbox/%3C4A2FDA56-49Mailing ListVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98795Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/hadoop-user/201706.mbox/%3C4A2FDA56-49Mailing ListVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-7669?

CVE-2017-7669 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In Apache Hadoop 2.8.0, 3.0.0-alpha1, and 3.0.0-alpha2, the LinuxContainerExecutor runs docker commands as root with insufficient input validation. When the docker feature is enabled, authenticated us...

How severe is CVE-2017-7669?

CVE-2017-7669 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7669?

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