#VU111975 Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Apache Hive - CVE-2024-29869
Published: June 26, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU111975
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29869
CWE-ID: CWE-732
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apache Hive
Apache Hive
Software vendor:
Apache Foundation
Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to hive creates a credentials file to a temporary directory in the file system with permissions 644 by default when the file permissions are not set explicitly. A local user with access to the directory can read the sensitive information written into this file.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.