CVE-2017-15713: Infoleak
Vulnerability in Apache Hadoop 0.23.x, 2.x before 2.7.5, 2.8.x before 2.8.3, and 3.0.0-alpha through 3.0.0-beta1 allows a cluster user to expose private files owned by the user running the MapReduce job history server process. The malicious user can construct a configuration file containing XML directives that reference sensitive files on the MapReduce job history server host.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-15713?
CVE-2017-15713 is a vulnerability in Apache Hadoop 0.23.x, 2.x before 2.7.5, 2.8.x before 2.8.3, and 3.0.0-alpha through 3.0.0-beta1 that allows a cluster user to expose private files owned by the user running the MapReduce job history server process.
How severe is CVE-2017-15713?
CVE-2017-15713 has a severity level of 6.5 (medium).
What software is affected by CVE-2017-15713?
CVE-2017-15713 affects Apache Hadoop versions 0.23.x, 2.x before 2.7.5, 2.8.x before 2.8.3, and 3.0.0-alpha through 3.0.0-beta1.
How can I fix CVE-2017-15713?
To fix CVE-2017-15713, update to Apache Hadoop version 2.7.5, 2.8.3, or 3.0.0 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-15713?
More information about CVE-2017-15713 can be found at the following reference: [https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/a790a251ace7213bde9f69777dedb453b1a01a6d18289c14a61d4f91@%3Cgeneral.hadoop.apache.org%3E](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/a790a251ace7213bde9f69777dedb453b1a01a6d18289c14a61d4f91@%3Cgeneral.hadoop.apache.org%3E)