CWE
862
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-7677

First published: Wed Jun 14 2017(Updated: )

In environments that use external location for hive tables, Hive Authorizer in Apache Ranger before 0.7.1 should be checking RWX permission for create table.

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-2017-7677?

    CVE-2017-7677 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to improper permission checks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-7677?

    To fix CVE-2017-7677, upgrade Apache Ranger to version 0.7.1 or later.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2017-7677 on my systems?

    CVE-2017-7677 can allow unauthorized users to create tables, potentially leading to data breaches or information leaks.

  • Which versions of Apache Ranger are affected by CVE-2017-7677?

    Apache Ranger versions before 0.7.1 are affected by CVE-2017-7677.

  • What components are specifically vulnerable in CVE-2017-7677?

    The Hive Authorizer component in Apache Ranger is specifically vulnerable in CVE-2017-7677.

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