CVE-2018-11760

Description

When using PySpark , it's possible for a different local user to connect to the Spark application and impersonate the user running the Spark application. This affects versions 1.x, 2.0.x, 2.1.x, 2.2.0 to 2.2.2, and 2.3.0 to 2.3.1.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.50%

Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Spark

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106786	third party advisory vdb entry
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/a86ee93d07b6f61b82b61a28049aed311f5cc9420d26cc95f1a9de7b%40%3Cuser.spark.apache.org%3E	mailing list
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/6d015e56b3a3da968f86e0b6acc69f17ecc16b499389e12d8255bf6e%40%3Ccommits.spark.apache.org%3E	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11760?: CVE-2018-11760 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-11760?: To fix CVE-2018-11760, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-11760 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-11760 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-11760?: CVE-2018-11760 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Spark.

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