SB2018112904 - Command execution in Apache Hadoop 



SB2018112904 - Command execution in Apache Hadoop

Published: November 29, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018112904
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Command injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11766)

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper security restrictions. A remote attacker can escalate to yarn user access and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on a targeted system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.