CVE-2017-12612

Name: CVE-2017-12612
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T16:29:00.477+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12612 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Apache Spark 1.6.0 until 2.1.1, the launcher API performs unsafe deserialization of data received by its socket. This makes applications launched programmatically using the launcher API potentially vulnerable to arbitrary code execution by an attacker with access to any user account on the local machine. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Apache Spark 1.6.0 until 2.1.1, the launcher API performs unsafe deserialization of data received by its socket. This makes applications launched programmatically using the launcher API potentially vulnerable to arbitrary code execution by an attacker with access to any user account on the local machine. It does not affect apps run by spark-submit or spark-shell. The attacker would be able to execute code as the user that ran the Spark application. Users are encouraged to update to version 2.2.0 or later.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Spark	1.6.0
Apache	Spark	1.6.1
Apache	Spark	1.6.2
Apache	Spark	1.6.3
Apache	Spark	2.0.0
Apache	Spark	2.0.1
Apache	Spark	2.0.2
Apache	Spark	2.1.0
Apache	Spark	2.1.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100823Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/spark-dev/201709.mbox/%3CCAEccTyy-1yYuhdNgkBUg0sr9NeaZSrBKkBePdTNZbxXZNTAR-g%40mail.gmail.com%3EMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100823Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/spark-dev/201709.mbox/%3CCAEccTyy-1yYuhdNgkBUg0sr9NeaZSrBKkBePdTNZbxXZNTAR-g%40mail.gmail.com%3EMailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12612?

How severe is CVE-2017-12612?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12612 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12612?

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-2017-12612?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST