SB2021030218 - Information disclosure in Apache Hive



SB2021030218 - Information disclosure in Apache Hive

Published: March 2, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021030218
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1926)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the use of non constant time comparison in cookie signature verification. A remote attacker can perform a timing attack and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.