CVE-2017-9794: Infoleak
First published: Fri Sep 29 2017(Updated: )
When a cluster is operating in secure mode, a user with read privileges for specific data regions can use the gfsh command line utility to execute queries. In Apache Geode before 1.2.1, the query results may contain data from another user's concurrently executing gfsh query, potentially revealing data that the user is not authorized to view.
Credit: security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Geode | <=1.2.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9794?
CVE-2017-9794 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to potential data leakage in secure mode.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9794?
To mitigate CVE-2017-9794, upgrade to Apache Geode version 1.2.1 or later.
What does CVE-2017-9794 involve?
CVE-2017-9794 involves potential data exposure when executing queries with gfsh in a cluster operating in secure mode.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-9794?
Users with read privileges for specific data regions in Apache Geode versions before 1.2.1 are affected by CVE-2017-9794.
What can be revealed due to CVE-2017-9794?
CVE-2017-9794 may lead to the revelation of data from another user's concurrently executing gfsh query.
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- vendor/apache
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