CVE-2020-1926
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 2.46%
Last modified
CVE-2020-1926 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache Hive cookie signature verification used a non constant time comparison which is known to be vulnerable to timing attacks. This could allow recovery of another users cookie signature. EPSS estimates a 2.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Apache Hive cookie signature verification used a non constant time comparison which is known to be vulnerable to timing attacks. This could allow recovery of another users cookie signature. The issue was addressed in Apache Hive 2.3.8
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Hive | < 2.3.8 |
References
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HIVE-22708Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd186eedff68102ba1e68059a808101c5aa587e11542c7dcd26e7b9d7%40%3Cuser.hive.apache.org%3EMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HIVE-22708Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd186eedff68102ba1e68059a808101c5aa587e11542c7dcd26e7b9d7%40%3Cuser.hive.apache.org%3EMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-1926?
Apache Hive cookie signature verification used a non constant time comparison which is known to be vulnerable to timing attacks. This could allow recovery of another users cookie signature. The issue was addressed in Apache Hive 2.3.8
How severe is CVE-2020-1926?
CVE-2020-1926 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1926?
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-2020-1926?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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