CWE
732
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-11792

First published: Wed Oct 24 2018(Updated: )

In Apache Impala before 3.0.1, ALTER TABLE/VIEW RENAME required ALTER on the old table. This may pose a potential security risk, such as having ALTER on a table and ALL on a particular database allows a user to move the table to a database with ALL, which will automatically grant that user with ALL privilege on that table due to the privilege inherited from the database.

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache Impala<3.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-11792?

    CVE-2018-11792 is considered a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential security implications.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-11792?

    To fix CVE-2018-11792, upgrade to Apache Impala version 3.0.1 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2018-11792?

    CVE-2018-11792 affects Apache Impala versions prior to 3.0.1.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2018-11792?

    Exploiting CVE-2018-11792 could allow an unauthorized user to gain elevated privileges on a database.

  • Are there any workarounds for CVE-2018-11792?

    A potential workaround for CVE-2018-11792 is to restrict user permissions to minimize the risk of unauthorized ALTER actions.

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