Apache IMPALA CVE-2017-5640 Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

BID:99508

Info

Apache IMPALA CVE-2017-5640 Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 99508
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2017-5640
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jul 10 2017 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 10 2017 12:00AM
Credit: Cloudera Security team
Vulnerable: Apache Impala (incubating) 2.8
Apache Impala (incubating) 2.7
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Apache IMPALA CVE-2017-5640 Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Apache IMPALA is prone to an authentication-bypass vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to bypass the authentication mechanism. This may aid in further attacks.

Apache Impala versions 2.7.0 through 2.8.0 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Apache IMPALA CVE-2017-5640 Authentication Bypass 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].

Solution / Fix

Apache IMPALA CVE-2017-5640 Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

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

References

Apache IMPALA CVE-2017-5640 Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

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