CVE-2018-8029: Critical severity apache hadoop vulnerability

Published May 30, 2019
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Updated

In Apache Hadoop versions 3.0.0-alpha1 to 3.1.0, 2.9.0 to 2.9.1, and 2.2.0 to 2.8.4, a user who can escalate to yarn user can possibly run arbitrary commands as root user.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Apache Hadoop>=2.2.0<=2.8.4
Apache Hadoop>=3.0.1<=3.1.0
Apache Hadoop=2.9.0
Apache Hadoop=2.9.1
Apache Hadoop=3.0.0
Apache Hadoop=3.0.0-alpha1
Apache Hadoop=3.0.0-alpha2
Apache Hadoop=3.0.0-alpha3
Apache Hadoop=3.0.0-alpha4
Apache Hadoop=3.0.0-beta1

Event History

May 30, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-8029?

CVE-2018-8029 is a vulnerability in Apache Hadoop versions 3.0.0-alpha1 to 3.1.0, 2.9.0 to 2.9.1, and 2.2.0 to 2.8.4 that allows a user who can escalate to yarn user to possibly run arbitrary commands as the root user.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8029?

The severity of CVE-2018-8029 is critical with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

How can I check if I am affected by CVE-2018-8029?

You can check if you are affected by CVE-2018-8029 by checking the version of Apache Hadoop installed on your system.

4

How do I fix CVE-2018-8029?

To fix CVE-2018-8029, you should upgrade your Apache Hadoop software to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-8029?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-8029 on the SecurityFocus website and the Apache Hadoop mailing list.

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