CVE-2023-44981: Apache ZooKeeper: Authorization bypass in SASL Quorum Peer Authentication
First published: Wed Oct 11 2023(Updated: )
Apache ZooKeeper could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by a flaw when SASL Quorum Peer authentication is enabled. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass authorization and allow arbitrary endpoints to join the cluster and begin propagating counterfeit changes.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache ZooKeeper | <3.7.2 | |
| Apache ZooKeeper | >=3.8.0<3.8.3 | |
| Apache ZooKeeper | =3.9.0 | |
| maven/org.apache.zookeeper:zookeeper | >=3.9.0<3.9.1 | 3.9.1 |
| maven/org.apache.zookeeper:zookeeper | >=3.8.0<3.8.3 | 3.8.3 |
| maven/org.apache.zookeeper:zookeeper | <3.7.2 | 3.7.2 |
| ubuntu/zookeeper | <3.4.13-3ubuntu0.1~ | 3.4.13-3ubuntu0.1~ |
| ubuntu/zookeeper | <3.4.13-5ubuntu0.1 | 3.4.13-5ubuntu0.1 |
| ubuntu/zookeeper | <3.4.13-6ubuntu4.1 | 3.4.13-6ubuntu4.1 |
| ubuntu/zookeeper | <3.8.0-10ubuntu0.1 | 3.8.0-10ubuntu0.1 |
| ubuntu/zookeeper | <3.7.2<3.8.3<3.9.1 | 3.7.2 3.8.3 3.9.1 |
| ubuntu/zookeeper | <3.8.0-11ubuntu0.1 | 3.8.0-11ubuntu0.1 |
| debian/zookeeper | <=3.4.13-2 | 3.4.13-2+deb10u1 3.4.13-6+deb11u1 3.8.0-11+deb12u1 3.9.1-1 |
| redhat/zookeeper | <3.9.1 | 3.9.1 |
| redhat/zookeeper | <3.8.3 | 3.8.3 |
| redhat/zookeeper | <3.7.2 | 3.7.2 |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=12.0-12.0.2 | |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP2 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =11.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =12.0 | |
| <3.7.2 | ||
| >=3.8.0<3.8.3 | ||
| =3.9.0 | ||
| =10.0 | ||
| =11.0 | ||
| =12.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/10/11/4
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/wf0yrk84dg1942z1o74kd8nycg6pgm5b
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-44981
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00029.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5544
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-7286-pgfv-vxvh (Advisory)
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-44981
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-44981
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/10/11/4
- https://github.com/apache/zookeeper/commit/e2070bed85d8b0c98a5a0045bf92421f473c412e (master)
- https://github.com/apache/zookeeper/commit/96b3172ca249a8580e9a315d589d319286cee4ee (branch-3.8)
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6559-1
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-44981
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-44981
- https://github.com/apache/zookeeper/commit/e2070bed85d8b0c98a5a0045bf92421f473c412e
- https://github.com/apache/zookeeper/commit/96b3172ca249a8580e9a315d589d319286cee4ee
- https://github.com/apache/zookeeper/commit/8a06bd1ccef382461c7b0a63f2012f4aeac90753
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2244893
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7678
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0705
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0903
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2945
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2243436
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240621-0007/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/268362
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7149874 (Advisory)
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240621-0007
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-44981?
CVE-2023-44981 is a vulnerability in Apache ZooKeeper that allows authorization bypass through user-controlled key.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-44981?
The severity of CVE-2023-44981 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.1.
How does CVE-2023-44981 affect Apache ZooKeeper?
CVE-2023-44981 affects Apache ZooKeeper by enabling an authorization bypass in SASL Quorum Peer Authentication.
Which versions of Apache ZooKeeper are affected by CVE-2023-44981?
CVE-2023-44981 affects Apache ZooKeeper versions 3.9.0 to 3.9.1, 3.8.0 to 3.8.3, and 3.7.2.
How can I fix CVE-2023-44981?
To fix CVE-2023-44981, update Apache ZooKeeper to version 3.9.1, 3.8.3, or 3.7.2.
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