CVE-2015-7430: High severity apache hadoop vulnerability
Published Jan 2, 2016
·Updated
The Hadoop connector 1.1.1, 2.4, 2.5, and 2.7.0-0 before 2.7.0-3 for IBM Spectrum Scale and General Parallel File System (GPFS) allows local users to read or write to arbitrary GPFS data via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Apache Hadoop=1.1.1
Apache Hadoop=2.4.0
Apache Hadoop=2.5.0
Apache Hadoop=2.7.0
Event History
Jan 2, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7430?
CVE-2015-7430 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to access arbitrary GPFS data.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-7430?
To fix CVE-2015-7430, you should upgrade to a patched version of the Hadoop connector, specifically 2.7.0-3 or later.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2015-7430?
CVE-2015-7430 affects Apache Hadoop versions 1.1.1, 2.4.0, 2.5.0, and 2.7.0 prior to 2.7.0-3.
4
Who can exploit CVE-2015-7430?
CVE-2015-7430 can be exploited by local users on the system to read or write to GPFS data.
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What are the consequences of CVE-2015-7430?
Exploitation of CVE-2015-7430 may lead to unauthorized data disclosure or modification within the GPFS.