7.5
CWE
91
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-5654

First published: Fri May 12 2017(Updated: )

In Ambari 2.4.x (before 2.4.3) and Ambari 2.5.0, an authorized user of the Ambari Hive View may be able to gain unauthorized read access to files on the host where the Ambari server executes.

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache Ambari=2.4.0
Apache Ambari=2.4.1
Apache Ambari=2.5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-5654?

    CVE-2017-5654 has a medium severity rating, indicating a moderate impact on system security.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-5654?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-5654, upgrade your Ambari installation to version 2.4.3 or 2.5.1 or later.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-5654?

    CVE-2017-5654 affects Apache Ambari versions 2.4.0, 2.4.1, and 2.5.0.

  • What type of attack is possible due to CVE-2017-5654?

    Due to CVE-2017-5654, an authorized user of Ambari Hive View may exploit the vulnerability to gain unauthorized read access to host files.

  • Who is vulnerable to CVE-2017-5654?

    Any organization using Apache Ambari versions 2.4.0, 2.4.1, or 2.5.0 is vulnerable to CVE-2017-5654 if not updated.

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