CVE-2018-11764: Critical severity apache hadoop vulnerability

Published Oct 21, 2020
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Updated

Web endpoint authentication check is broken in Apache Hadoop 3.0.0-alpha4, 3.0.0-beta1, and 3.0.0. Authenticated users may impersonate any user even if no proxy user is configured.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Apache Hadoop=3.0.0
Apache Hadoop=3.0.0-alpha4
Apache Hadoop=3.0.0-beta1

Event History

Oct 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:13 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11764?

The severity of CVE-2018-11764 is critical with a severity value of 8.8.

2

Which versions of Apache Hadoop are affected by CVE-2018-11764?

Apache Hadoop versions 3.0.0-alpha4, 3.0.0-beta1, and 3.0.0 are affected by CVE-2018-11764.

3

How does CVE-2018-11764 affect authenticated users?

Authenticated users may impersonate any user even if no proxy user is configured due to CVE-2018-11764.

4

Are there any references for CVE-2018-11764?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2018-11764 at the following links: [Link1](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r790ad0a049cde713b93589ecfd4dd2766fda0fc6807eedb6cf69f5c1%40%3Cgeneral.hadoop.apache.org%3E) and [Link2](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201103-0003/).

5

What is the CWE ID for CVE-2018-11764?

The CWE ID for CVE-2018-11764 is 306.

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