Debian update for zookeeper



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
 Debian Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU12913

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

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

CPE2.3 External links

https://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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