CVE-2017-15718: Critical severity apache hadoop vulnerability

Published Jan 24, 2018
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Updated

The YARN NodeManager in Apache Hadoop 2.7.3 and 2.7.4 can leak the password for credential store provider used by the NodeManager to YARN Applications.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apache Hadoop=2.7.3
Apache Hadoop=2.7.4

Event History

Jan 24, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-15718?

CVE-2017-15718 is a vulnerability in the YARN NodeManager in Apache Hadoop 2.7.3 and 2.7.4 that can leak the password for the credential store provider used by the NodeManager to YARN Applications.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15718?

CVE-2017-15718 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-15718?

CVE-2017-15718 affects Apache Hadoop version 2.7.3 and 2.7.4.

4

How can the password leak issue be fixed?

To fix the password leak issue in CVE-2017-15718, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Apache Hadoop that is not affected by the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-15718?

More information about CVE-2017-15718 can be found at the following reference: [link](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/773c93c2d8a6a52bbe97610c2b1c2ad205b970e1b8c04fb5b2fccad6@%3Cgeneral.hadoop.apache.org%3E).

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