SB2018051407 - Command execution in Apache Hadoop



SB2018051407 - Command execution in Apache Hadoop

Published: May 14, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018051407
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Command injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-6811)

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper security restrictions. A remote attacker who can obtain yarn user access can inject and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.