Vulnerability Description
In Apache Hadoop 2.7.4 to 2.7.6, the security fix for CVE-2016-6811 is incomplete. A user who can escalate to yarn user can possibly run arbitrary commands as root user.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Hadoop | >= 2.7.4, <= 2.7.6 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106035Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ff37bbbe09d5f03090e2dd2c3dea95de16ef4249e73
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106035Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ff37bbbe09d5f03090e2dd2c3dea95de16ef4249e73
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-11766?
CVE-2018-11766 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In Apache Hadoop 2.7.4 to 2.7.6, the security fix for CVE-2016-6811 is incomplete. A user who can escalate to yarn user can possibly run arbitrary commands as root user.
How severe is CVE-2018-11766?
CVE-2018-11766 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-11766?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Hadoop.