7.5
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-41561: Apache Parquet-MR potential DoS in case of malicious Parquet file

First published: Mon Dec 20 2021(Updated: )

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Parquet-MR of Apache Parquet allows an attacker to DoS by malicious Parquet files. This issue affects Apache Parquet-MR version 1.9.0 and later versions.

Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache Parquet<1.11.2
Apache Parquet>=1.12.0<1.12.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-41561?

    The CVE-2021-41561 vulnerability is classified as a denial of service (DoS) issue.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-41561?

    To fix CVE-2021-41561, upgrade Apache Parquet-MR to version 1.12.2 or later.

  • What versions of Apache Parquet-MR are affected by CVE-2021-41561?

    Apache Parquet-MR versions 1.9.0 through 1.11.2 and versions 1.12.0 to 1.12.1 are affected by CVE-2021-41561.

  • What causes the CVE-2021-41561 vulnerability?

    CVE-2021-41561 is caused by improper input validation when processing malicious Parquet files.

  • Can CVE-2021-41561 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2021-41561 can potentially be exploited remotely through the use of specially crafted Parquet files.

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