CVE-2021-40331: Permissions problem in the Apache Ranger Hive Plugin
An Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability was found in the Apache Ranger Hive Plugin. Any user with SELECT privilege on a database can alter the ownership of the table in Hive when Apache Ranger Hive Plugin is enabled This issue affects Apache Ranger Hive Plugin: from 2.0.0 through 2.3.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.0 or later.
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What is the severity of CVE-2021-40331?
CVE-2021-40331 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on data ownership and access control.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40331?
To mitigate CVE-2021-40331, upgrade the Apache Ranger Hive Plugin to version 2.4.0 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-40331?
Any user with SELECT privilege on a database in Apache Ranger Hive Plugin-enabled environments is affected by CVE-2021-40331.
What specific resource does CVE-2021-40331 affect?
CVE-2021-40331 affects the ownership of tables in Hive when Apache Ranger is enabled.
What impact does CVE-2021-40331 have on data security?
CVE-2021-40331 allows unauthorized users to change table ownership, posing a significant risk to data security.