CVE-2021-37404— Heap buffer overflow in libhdfs native library
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Affected
Apache Software Foundation Apache Hadoop
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Apache Hadoop是美国阿帕奇（Apache）基金会的一套开源的分布式系统基础架构。该产品能够对大量数据进行分布式处理，并具有高可靠性、高扩展性、高容错性等特点。 Apache Hadoop 存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于libhdfs存在堆缓冲区溢出。攻击者可以利用该漏洞诱使用户打开恶意文件进行拒绝服务攻击或任意代码执行。
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2021-37404
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Heap buffer overflow in libhdfs native library
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
There is a potential heap buffer overflow in Apache Hadoop libhdfs native code. Opening a file path provided by user without validation may result in a denial of service or arbitrary code execution. Users should upgrade to Apache Hadoop 2.10.2, 3.2.3, 3.3.2 or higher.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
跨界内存写
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Apache Hadoop 缓冲区错误漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Apache Hadoop是美国阿帕奇（Apache）基金会的一套开源的分布式系统基础架构。该产品能够对大量数据进行分布式处理，并具有高可靠性、高扩展性、高容错性等特点。 Apache Hadoop 存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于libhdfs存在堆缓冲区溢出。攻击者可以利用该漏洞诱使用户打开恶意文件进行拒绝服务攻击或任意代码执行。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
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| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Hadoop | 2.9.0 to 2.10.1 | - |
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Mailing List Discussions for CVE-2021-37404 (1)
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https://lists.apache.org/thread/2h56ztcj3ojc66qzf1nno88vjw9vd4wo x_refsource_MISC
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