CVE-2012-3376: High severity Apache Hadoop vulnerability

Published Jul 12, 2012
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Updated

DataNodes in Apache Hadoop 2.0.0 alpha does not check the BlockTokens of clients when Kerberos is enabled and the DataNode has checked out the same BlockPool twice from a NodeName, which might allow remote clients to read arbitrary blocks, write to blocks to which they only have read access, and have other unspecified impacts.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache Hadoop=2.0.0-alpha

Event History

Jul 12, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3376?

CVE-2012-3376 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-3376?

To fix CVE-2012-3376, update to a secure version of Apache Hadoop that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2012-3376?

CVE-2012-3376 affects users of Apache Hadoop version 2.0.0-alpha when Kerberos authentication is enabled.

4

What are the consequences of CVE-2012-3376?

The consequences of CVE-2012-3376 include unauthorized access to arbitrary blocks, which can lead to data breaches.

5

Is CVE-2012-3376 a known issue with Apache Hadoop?

Yes, CVE-2012-3376 is a known issue within Apache Hadoop 2.0.0-alpha versions.

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