CVE-2022-38170: Race Condition
First published: Fri Sep 02 2022(Updated: )
In Apache Airflow prior to 2.3.4, an insecure umask was configured for numerous Airflow components when running with the `--daemon` flag which could result in a race condition giving world-writable files in the Airflow home directory and allowing local users to expose arbitrary file contents via the webserver.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Airflow | <2.3.4 | |
| pip/apache-airflow | <2.3.4 | 2.3.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/02/12
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/02/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/21/2
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/zn8mbbb1j2od5nc9zhrvb7rpsrg1vvzv
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-38170
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/apache-airflow/PYSEC-2022-261.yaml
- https://github.com/apache/airflow/commit/b6a2cd1aa34f69a36ea127e4f7f5ba87f4aca420
- https://github.com/apache/airflow/commit/bf01d10cd348e679916034de1befb79ec6e46ff8
- https://github.com/apache/airflow/commit/c14ea8f0f34944d2ecfa9021d167602e8b2b8b90
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-q8h9-pqcx-59hw (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-38170.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-38170?
The severity of CVE-2022-38170 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.7.
What is the description of CVE-2022-38170?
CVE-2022-38170 is a vulnerability in Apache Airflow prior to 2.3.4 that allows local users to expose arbitrary file contents via a race condition and insecure umask configuration.
How does CVE-2022-38170 affect Apache Airflow?
CVE-2022-38170 affects Apache Airflow versions up to and including 2.3.4.
Are there any references for CVE-2022-38170?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2022-38170 at the following URLs: [1](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/02/12), [2](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/02/3), [3](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/21/2).
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