CVE-2016-3086

Name: CVE-2016-3086
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-05T13:29:00.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3086 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The YARN NodeManager in Apache Hadoop 2.6.x before 2.6.5 and 2.7.x before 2.7.3 can leak the password for credential store provider used by the NodeManager to YARN Applications.. EPSS estimates a 3.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The YARN NodeManager in Apache Hadoop 2.6.x before 2.6.5 and 2.7.x before 2.7.3 can leak the password for credential store provider used by the NodeManager to YARN Applications.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.62%

88.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Hadoop	2.6.0
Apache	Hadoop	2.6.1
Apache	Hadoop	2.6.2
Apache	Hadoop	2.6.3
Apache	Hadoop	2.6.4
Apache	Hadoop	2.7.0
Apache	Hadoop	2.7.1
Apache	Hadoop	2.7.2

References

http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/hadoop-general/201701.mbox/%3C0ed32746-5a53-9051-5877-2b1abd88beb6%40apache.org%3EMailing List, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95335Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/hadoop-general/201701.mbox/%3C0ed32746-5a53-9051-5877-2b1abd88beb6%40apache.org%3EMailing List, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95335Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 5, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3086?

The YARN NodeManager in Apache Hadoop 2.6.x before 2.6.5 and 2.7.x before 2.7.3 can leak the password for credential store provider used by the NodeManager to YARN Applications.

How severe is CVE-2016-3086?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3086 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3086?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-3086?

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Source: NVD / NIST