CVE-2018-11768
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 6.55%
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CVE-2018-11768 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Apache Hadoop 3.1.0 to 3.1.1, 3.0.0-alpha1 to 3.0.3, 2.9.0 to 2.9.1, and 2.0.0-alpha to 2.8.4, the user/group information can be corrupted across storing in fsimage and reading back from fsimage.. EPSS estimates a 6.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Apache Hadoop 3.1.0 to 3.1.1, 3.0.0-alpha1 to 3.0.3, 2.9.0 to 2.9.1, and 2.0.0-alpha to 2.8.4, the user/group information can be corrupted across storing in fsimage and reading back from fsimage.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache | Hadoop | >= 2.2.0, <= 2.8.4 | — |
| Apache | Hadoop | >= 2.9.0, <= 2.9.1 | — |
| Apache | Hadoop | >= 3.0.1, <= 3.0.3 | — |
| Apache | Hadoop | >= 3.1.0, <= 3.1.1 | — |
| Apache | Hadoop | 2.0.0 | — |
| Apache | Hadoop | 2.0.1 | — |
| Apache | Hadoop | 2.0.2 | — |
| Apache | Hadoop | 2.0.3 | — |
| Apache | Hadoop | 2.0.4 | — |
| Apache | Hadoop | 2.0.5 | — |
| Apache | Hadoop | 2.0.6 | — |
| Apache | Hadoop | 2.1.0 | — |
| Apache | Hadoop | 2.1.1 | Beta |
| Apache | Hadoop | 3.0.0 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-11768?
In Apache Hadoop 3.1.0 to 3.1.1, 3.0.0-alpha1 to 3.0.3, 2.9.0 to 2.9.1, and 2.0.0-alpha to 2.8.4, the user/group information can be corrupted across storing in fsimage and reading back from fsimage.
How severe is CVE-2018-11768?
CVE-2018-11768 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11768?
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.
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