CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-7676: Input Validation

First published: Wed Jun 14 2017(Updated: )

Policy resource matcher in Apache Ranger before 0.7.1 ignores characters after '*' wildcard character - like my*test, test*.txt. This can result in unintended behavior.

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache Ranger<=0.7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-7676?

    CVE-2017-7676 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause unintended behavior in resource matching.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-7676?

    To fix CVE-2017-7676, upgrade Apache Ranger to version 0.7.1 or later.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2017-7676 on Apache Ranger?

    CVE-2017-7676 can lead to unintended access control behaviors by ignoring characters after the '*' wildcard in resource matching.

  • Which versions of Apache Ranger are affected by CVE-2017-7676?

    Apache Ranger versions prior to 0.7.1 are affected by CVE-2017-7676.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-7676 if I cannot upgrade?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2017-7676, and upgrading to a patched version is recommended.

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