What is the vulnerability CVE-2014-8733?

CVE-2014-8733 is a vulnerability in Cloudera Manager versions 5.2.0, 5.2.1, and 5.3.0 that allows local users to read the LDAP bind password stored in plaintext.

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8733?

CVE-2014-8733 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive credentials.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8733?

To fix CVE-2014-8733, ensure that the LDAP bind password is stored securely and restrict access to configuration files under /etc/hadoop.

Which versions of Cloudera Manager are affected by CVE-2014-8733?

CVE-2014-8733 affects Cloudera Manager versions 5.2.0, 5.2.1, and 5.3.0.

Can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2014-8733 without upgrading?

Yes, you can mitigate the risk of CVE-2014-8733 by changing file permissions and hiding LDAP bind passwords from unauthorized users.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2014-8733

low

2.1

CWE

200

10/2/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-8733: Infoleak

First published: Tue Feb 10 2015(Updated: )

Cloudera Manager 5.2.0, 5.2.1, and 5.3.0 stores the LDAP bind password in plaintext in unspecified world-readable files under /etc/hadoop, which allows local users to obtain this password.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cloudera Cloudera Manager	=5.2.0
Cloudera Cloudera Manager	=5.2.1
Cloudera Cloudera Manager	=5.3.0

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Reference Links

http://www.cloudera.com/content/cloudera/en/documentation/security-bulletins/Security-Bulletin/csb_topic_2.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability CVE-2014-8733?
CVE-2014-8733 is a vulnerability in Cloudera Manager versions 5.2.0, 5.2.1, and 5.3.0 that allows local users to read the LDAP bind password stored in plaintext.
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8733?
CVE-2014-8733 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8733?
To fix CVE-2014-8733, ensure that the LDAP bind password is stored securely and restrict access to configuration files under /etc/hadoop.
Which versions of Cloudera Manager are affected by CVE-2014-8733?
CVE-2014-8733 affects Cloudera Manager versions 5.2.0, 5.2.1, and 5.3.0.
Can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2014-8733 without upgrading?
Yes, you can mitigate the risk of CVE-2014-8733 by changing file permissions and hiding LDAP bind passwords from unauthorized users.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability CVE-2014-8733?
CVE-2014-8733 is a vulnerability in Cloudera Manager versions 5.2.0, 5.2.1, and 5.3.0 that allows local users to read the LDAP bind password stored in plaintext.
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8733?
CVE-2014-8733 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8733?
To fix CVE-2014-8733, ensure that the LDAP bind password is stored securely and restrict access to configuration files under /etc/hadoop.
Which versions of Cloudera Manager are affected by CVE-2014-8733?
CVE-2014-8733 affects Cloudera Manager versions 5.2.0, 5.2.1, and 5.3.0.
Can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2014-8733 without upgrading?
Yes, you can mitigate the risk of CVE-2014-8733 by changing file permissions and hiding LDAP bind passwords from unauthorized users.