Apache Spark CVE-2017-12612 Deserialization Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	100823
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2017-12612
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Sep 08 2017 12:00AM
Updated:	Sep 08 2017 12:00AM
Credit:	Sean Owen.
Vulnerable:	Apache Spark 2.1.1 Apache Spark 2.1 Apache Spark 1.6.3 Apache Spark 1.6.1 Apache Spark 1.6
Not Vulnerable:	Apache Spark 2.2

Apache Spark CVE-2017-12612 Deserialization Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Apache Spark is prone to a remote-code execution vulnerability.

Successfully exploiting this issue allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. Failed exploits will result in denial-of-service conditions.

Versions of Apache Spark from 1.6.0 through 2.1.1 are vulnerable.

Apache Spark CVE-2017-12612 Deserialization Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Apache Spark CVE-2017-12612 Deserialization Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Apache Spark CVE-2017-12612 Deserialization Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• Apache Spark Homepage (Apache)
  
• CVE-2017-12612 Unsafe deserialization in Apache Spark launcher API (Seclists.org)