#VU14426 Security restrictions bypass in Apache Spark - CVE-2018-11770
Published: August 15, 2018 / Updated: October 20, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU14426
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11770
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Apache Spark
Apache Spark
Software vendor:
Apache Foundation
Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in Apache Spark running standalone master with the REST API enabled, or running Mesos master with cluster mode enabled due to improper security restrictions. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use the REST API, execute a driver program without authentication and perform unauthorized actions.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.