7.5
CWE
674
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-8015

First published: Fri May 18 2018(Updated: )

In Apache ORC 1.0.0 to 1.4.3 a malformed ORC file can trigger an endlessly recursive function call in the C++ or Java parser. The impact of this bug is most likely denial-of-service against software that uses the ORC file parser. With the C++ parser, the stack overflow might possibly corrupt the stack.

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache ORC>1.0.0<=1.4.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-8015?

    The severity of CVE-2018-8015 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability.

  • What versions of Apache ORC are affected by CVE-2018-8015?

    CVE-2018-8015 affects Apache ORC versions from 1.0.0 to 1.4.3.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-8015?

    To fix CVE-2018-8015, upgrade Apache ORC to a version later than 1.4.3.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2018-8015?

    The impact of CVE-2018-8015 is a potential denial-of-service condition due to an endlessly recursive function call.

  • Can CVE-2018-8015 lead to stack corruption?

    Yes, CVE-2018-8015 with the C++ parser may lead to stack overflow and possible stack corruption.

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