Input validation error in Ambari

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU40616

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-1775

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to read and manipulate data.

Server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the proxy endpoint (api/v1/proxy) in Apache Ambari before 2.1.0 allows remote authenticated users to conduct port scans and access unsecured services via a crafted REST call.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Ambari: 1.5.0 - 2.0.2

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:ambari:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:ambari:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:ambari:1.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/13/2
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/AMBARI/Ambari+Vulnerabilities

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.