CVE-2021-40331: Permissions problem in the Apache Ranger Hive Plugin
First published: Thu May 04 2023(Updated: )
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.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.apache.ranger:ranger-hive-plugin | >=2.0.0<2.4.0 | 2.4.0 |
| Apache Ranger | >=2.0.0<=2.3.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/s68yls6cnkdmzn1k4hqt50vs6wjvt2rn
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40331
- https://github.com/apache/ranger/commit/7dec3015ec82b69ba8f724410f12dfce2480cccd
- https://github.com/apache/ranger/commit/9115a20d524ba9173ce5db3e270c385d58d8aeab
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/RANGER-3357
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/RANGER-3474
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-vjr2-wpfh-5r9p (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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