CVE-2018-1334

Description

In Apache Spark 1.0.0 to 2.1.2, 2.2.0 to 2.2.1, and 2.3.0, when using PySpark or SparkR, it's possible for a different local user to connect to the Spark application and impersonate the user running the Spark application.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Spark
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://spark.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2018-1334 mitigation vendor advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/4d6d210e319a501b740293daaeeeadb51927111fb8261a3e4cd60060%40%3Cdev.spark.apache.org%3E mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1334?
CVE-2018-1334 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1334?
To fix CVE-2018-1334, 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-2018-1334 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1334 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-2018-1334?
CVE-2018-1334 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Spark.
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