Debian update for zookeeper



Published: 2018-06-04
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-8012
CWE-ID CWE-287
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU12913

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8012

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication and write arbitrary files on the target system.

The weakness exists due to missing authentication to join a quorum. A remote attacker can bypass authentication, join the cluster and propagate changes to the cluster leader.

Mitigation

Update the affected package to version: 3.4.9-3+deb8u1, 3.4.9-3+deb9u1

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

External links

http://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4214


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.



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