SB2021072305 - Unprotected storage of credentials in Apache Impala
Published: July 23, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021072305
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Unprotected storage of credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28131)
CWE-ID: CWE-256 - Unprotected Storage of Credentials
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to other users' credentials.
The vulnerability exists due to the storage of secret in the log files. A remote authenticated attacker can gain access to the log file and use this information to gain access to another user's session.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.