Arbitrary code execution in Apache Spark
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-17190 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Local network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Apache Spark Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications |
| Vendor | Apache Foundation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU15993
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-17190
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows an adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper security restrictions and insufficient validation of user-supplied input. An adjacent attacker with access to a Spark standalone cluster can send a specially crafted request that submits malicious input and execute arbitrary code on the master host, which could be used to conduct further attacks.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApache Spark: 1.0.0 - 2.4.0
External linkshttp://spark.apache.org/security.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
