CVE-2019-10084: High severity apache impala vulnerability
In Apache Impala 2.7.0 to 3.2.0, an authenticated user with access to the IDs of active Impala queries or sessions can interact with those sessions or queries via a specially-constructed request and thereby potentially bypass authorization and audit mechanisms. Session and query IDs are unique and random, but have not been documented or consistently treated as sensitive secrets. Therefore they may be exposed in logs or interfaces. They were also not generated with a cryptographically secure random number generator, so are vulnerable to random number generator attacks that predict future IDs based on past IDs. Impala deployments with Apache Sentry or Apache Ranger authorization enabled may be vulnerable to privilege escalation if an authenticated attacker is able to hijack a session or query from another authenticated user with privileges not assigned to the attacker. Impala deployments with audit logging enabled may be vulnerable to incorrect audit logging as a user could undertake actions that were logged under the name of a different authenticated user. Constructing an attack requires a high degree of technical sophistication and access to the Impala system as an authenticated user.
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What is the severity of CVE-2019-10084?
CVE-2019-10084 is considered to have a high severity as it allows authenticated users to potentially bypass authorization and audit mechanisms.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10084?
To fix CVE-2019-10084, upgrade Apache Impala to a version higher than 3.2.0.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-10084?
CVE-2019-10084 affects users of Apache Impala versions between 2.7.0 and 3.2.0 who have access to active query or session IDs.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-10084?
The potential impacts of CVE-2019-10084 include unauthorized interaction with sessions or queries, leading to data breaches.
Is authentication sufficient to mitigate CVE-2019-10084?
No, authentication alone is insufficient to mitigate CVE-2019-10084 as it involves bypassing existing authorization controls.