What is CVE-2021-37404?

CVE-2021-37404 is a vulnerability in Apache Hadoop libhdfs native code that can result in a denial of service or arbitrary code execution.

How does CVE-2021-37404 impact Apache Hadoop?

CVE-2021-37404 can potentially lead to a heap buffer overflow in Apache Hadoop libhdfs native code when opening a file path provided by a user without validation.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-37404?

CVE-2021-37404 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

Which versions of Apache Hadoop are affected by CVE-2021-37404?

CVE-2021-37404 affects Apache Hadoop versions 2.9.0 to 2.10.2, 3.0.0 to 3.1.4, 3.2.0 to 3.2.3, and 3.3.0 to 3.3.2.

How can I fix CVE-2021-37404?

To fix CVE-2021-37404, users should upgrade to Apache Hadoop 2.10.2, 3.2.3, 3.3.2 or higher.

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CVE-2021-37404

critical

9.8

CWE

787 119

13/6/2022

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-37404: Heap buffer overflow in libhdfs native library

First published: Mon Jun 13 2022(Updated: )

There is a potential heap buffer overflow in Apache Hadoop libhdfs native code. Opening a file path provided by user without validation may result in a denial of service or arbitrary code execution. Users should upgrade to Apache Hadoop 2.10.2, 3.2.3, 3.3.2 or higher.

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apache Hadoop	>=2.9.0<2.10.2
Apache Hadoop	>=3.0.0<=3.1.4
Apache Hadoop	>=3.2.0<3.2.3
Apache Hadoop	>=3.3.0<3.3.2

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What is CVE-2021-37404?
CVE-2021-37404 is a vulnerability in Apache Hadoop libhdfs native code that can result in a denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
How does CVE-2021-37404 impact Apache Hadoop?
CVE-2021-37404 can potentially lead to a heap buffer overflow in Apache Hadoop libhdfs native code when opening a file path provided by a user without validation.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-37404?
CVE-2021-37404 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).
Which versions of Apache Hadoop are affected by CVE-2021-37404?
CVE-2021-37404 affects Apache Hadoop versions 2.9.0 to 2.10.2, 3.0.0 to 3.1.4, 3.2.0 to 3.2.3, and 3.3.0 to 3.3.2.
How can I fix CVE-2021-37404?
To fix CVE-2021-37404, users should upgrade to Apache Hadoop 2.10.2, 3.2.3, 3.3.2 or higher.

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