Vulnerability Description
UnixAuthenticationService in Apache Ranger 1.2.0 was updated to correctly handle user input to avoid Stack-based buffer overflow. Versions prior to 1.2.0 should be upgraded to 1.2.0
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 | Ranger | < 1.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/RANGER/Vulnerabilities+found+in+RangVendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r04bc435a92911de4b52d2b98f169bd7cf2e8bbeb53
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd88077a781ef38f7687c100f93992f4dda8aa10192
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2018/q4/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/RANGER/Vulnerabilities+found+in+RangVendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r04bc435a92911de4b52d2b98f169bd7cf2e8bbeb53
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd88077a781ef38f7687c100f93992f4dda8aa10192
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2018/q4/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-11778?
CVE-2018-11778 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). UnixAuthenticationService in Apache Ranger 1.2.0 was updated to correctly handle user input to avoid Stack-based buffer overflow. Versions prior to 1.2.0 should be upgraded to 1.2.0
How severe is CVE-2018-11778?
CVE-2018-11778 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-2018-11778?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Ranger.