#VU20291 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Apache Spark - CVE-2019-10099
Published: August 14, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU20291
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10099
CWE-ID: CWE-312
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apache Spark
Apache Spark
Software vendor:
Apache Foundation
Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to an error that leads to writing data in plain text even if "spark.io.encryption.enabled=true" is set. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.