CVE-2018-11785: Medium severity Apache Impala vulnerability

Published Oct 24, 2018
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Updated

Missing authorization check in Apache Impala before 3.0.1 allows a Kerberos-authenticated but unauthorized user to inject random data into a running query, leading to wrong results for a query.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache Impala<3.0.1

Event History

Oct 24, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11785?

CVE-2018-11785 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-11785?

To fix CVE-2018-11785, upgrade Apache Impala to version 3.0.1 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2018-11785 have on Apache Impala?

CVE-2018-11785 allows unauthorized users to inject random data into queries, leading to incorrect query results.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2018-11785?

Apache Impala versions prior to 3.0.1 are affected by CVE-2018-11785.

5

Is CVE-2018-11785 a hardware or software vulnerability?

CVE-2018-11785 is a software vulnerability affecting Apache Impala.

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