CVE-2018-11766: Critical severity apache hadoop vulnerability

Published Nov 27, 2018
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Updated

In Apache Hadoop 2.7.4 to 2.7.6, the security fix for CVE-2016-6811 is incomplete. A user who can escalate to yarn user can possibly run arbitrary commands as root user.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache Hadoop>=2.7.4<=2.7.6

Event History

Nov 27, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Apache Hadoop security issue?

The vulnerability ID for this Apache Hadoop security issue is CVE-2018-11766.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11766?

The severity of CVE-2018-11766 is critical with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

Which versions of Apache Hadoop are affected by CVE-2018-11766?

Apache Hadoop versions 2.7.4 to 2.7.6 are affected by CVE-2018-11766.

4

What is the potential impact of CVE-2018-11766?

An attacker who can escalate to the yarn user can potentially run arbitrary commands as the root user.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2018-11766?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2018-11766 at the following links: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106035) and [Apache Hadoop mailing list](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ff37bbbe09d5f03090e2dd2c3dea95de16ef4249e731f19b8959ce4c@%3Cgeneral.hadoop.apache.org%3E).

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