Information disclosure in Apache Spark



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-23945
CWE-ID CWE-200
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Apache Spark
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor Apache Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU101900

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23945

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the CookieSigner when handling incorrect signed cookies. The application exposes the signed cookie to the end user when there is a mismatch in signature between the current and expected cookie. A remote attacker can obtain a valid signature and use it to compromise the application.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Spark: 2.0.0 - 3.4.2

CPE2.3 External links

https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2024/q4/170


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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