SB2022071809 - OS command injection in Apache Spark



SB2022071809 - OS command injection in Apache Spark

Published: July 18, 2022 Updated: February 23, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2022071809
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33891)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the ACL feature within the Apache Spark UI. A remote user can request a specially crafted URL and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system but requires that "spark.acls.enable" option is set.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.