#VU101900 Information disclosure in Apache Hive - CVE-2024-23945

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101900

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Hive
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Apache Foundation

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 updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Hive: 1.2.0 - 3.1.3

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External links
https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2024/q4/170
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-77pm-w3hx-f8mj

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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.