CVE-2024-29869

Apache Hive: Credentials file created with non restrictive permissions

Description

Hive creates a credentials file to a temporary directory in the file system with permissions 644 by default when the file permissions are not set explicitly. Any unauthorized user having access to the directory can read the sensitive information written into this file. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.0.1, which fixes this issue.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Hive
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/apache/hive product
https://github.com/apache/hive/commit/20106e254527f7d71b2e34455c4322e14950c620 patch
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HIVE-28134 issue tracking
https://lists.apache.org/thread/h27ohpyrqf9w1m3c0tqr7x8jg59rcrv6 vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/01/28/4 mailing list third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-29869?
CVE-2024-29869 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-29869?
To fix CVE-2024-29869, 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-2024-29869 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-29869 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-2024-29869?
CVE-2024-29869 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Hive.
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