#VU97712 Incorrect default permissions in Hadoop - CVE-2024-23454

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97712

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [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-2024-23454

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Hadoop
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the RunJar.run() method does not set permissions for temporary directory by default. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Hadoop: 3.0.2 - 3.3.6

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External links
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HADOOP-19031
https://lists.apache.org/thread/xlo7q8kn4tsjvx059r789oz19hzgfkfs

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.