CVE-2015-1776: Infoleak
First published: Tue Apr 19 2016(Updated: )
Apache Hadoop 2.6.x encrypts intermediate data generated by a MapReduce job and stores it along with the encryption key in a credentials file on disk when the Intermediate data encryption feature is enabled, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Hadoop | =2.6.0 | |
| Apache Hadoop | =2.6.1 | |
| Apache Hadoop | =2.6.2 | |
| Apache Hadoop | =2.6.3 | |
| Apache Hadoop | =2.6.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1776?
CVE-2015-1776 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1776?
To fix CVE-2015-1776, update Apache Hadoop to a version later than 2.6.4 where this vulnerability is addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-1776?
Apache Hadoop versions 2.6.0 to 2.6.4 are affected by CVE-2015-1776, impacting local users who can access the credentials file.
What type of information can be exposed due to CVE-2015-1776?
CVE-2015-1776 can expose sensitive data such as encryption keys stored in the credentials file on disk.
What feature in Apache Hadoop is related to CVE-2015-1776?
CVE-2015-1776 is related to the Intermediate data encryption feature in Apache Hadoop that improperly handles encryption key storage.
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