CVE-2018-8012: High severity Apache Zookeeper vulnerability

Published May 21, 2018
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Updated

No authentication/authorization is enforced when a server attempts to join a quorum in Apache ZooKeeper before 3.4.10, and 3.5.0-alpha through 3.5.3-beta. As a result an arbitrary end point could join the cluster and begin propagating counterfeit changes to the leader.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
debian/zookeeper
3.4.13-23.4.13-2+deb10u13.4.13-63.8.0-11
Apache Zookeeper<3.4.10
Apache Zookeeper>=3.5.0<=3.5.3
Apache Zookeeper=3.5.0-alpha
Apache Zookeeper=3.5.3-beta
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Oracle GoldenGate Stream Analytics<19.1.0.0.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/zookeeper to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.4.13-2Fixed in 3.4.13-2+deb10u1Fixed in 3.4.13-6Fixed in 3.8.0-11

Event History

May 21, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-8012?

CVE-2018-8012 is a vulnerability in Apache ZooKeeper that allows an arbitrary end point to join the cluster and propagate counterfeit changes to the leader.

2

How does CVE-2018-8012 affect Apache ZooKeeper?

CVE-2018-8012 allows a server to join a quorum in Apache ZooKeeper without authentication or authorization, leading to the potential propagation of counterfeit changes to the leader.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8012?

CVE-2018-8012 has a severity rating of high, with a score of 7.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-8012 in Apache ZooKeeper?

To fix CVE-2018-8012, it is recommended to upgrade Apache ZooKeeper to version 3.4.13-2 or later, or version 3.5.3 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-8012?

More information about CVE-2018-8012 can be found on the SecurityFocus and SecurityTracker websites, as well as the Apache ZooKeeper mailing list.

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