Information disclosure in Apache Oozie



Published: 2018-02-15
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-15712
CWE-ID CWE-611
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Apache Oozie
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor Apache Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) XXE attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU10632

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-15712

CWE-ID: CWE-611 - Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE')

Exploit availability: No

Description


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform XXE attack.

The weakness exists due to constructing a workflow XML file containing XML directives. A remote attacker can obtain private files on the server process.

Mitigation

Update to version 4.3.1 or later.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Oozie: 3.1.3 - 4.3.0

External links

http://mail-archives.us.apache.org/mod_mbox/www-announce/201802.mbox/%3CCABBupGWtC2vN-JzXWeuDaN-_bP6...


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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