CVE-2021-39231

Missing authentication/authorization on internal RPC endpoints

Description

In Apache Ozone versions prior to 1.2.0, Various internal server-to-server RPC endpoints are available for connections, making it possible for an attacker to download raw data from Datanode and Ozone manager and modify Ratis replication configuration.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • Upgrade to Apache Ozone release version 1.2.0

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.72% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Ozone
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/ozone-dev/202111.mbox/%3C110cd117-75ed-364b-cd38-3effd20f2183%40apache.org%3E mitigation mailing list vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/11/19/2 mailing list third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39231?
CVE-2021-39231 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-39231?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2021-39231: Upgrade to Apache Ozone release version 1.2.0
Is CVE-2021-39231 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-39231 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-39231?
CVE-2021-39231 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Ozone.
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