CVE-2021-40331— Permissions problem in the Apache Ranger Hive Plugin
Quick assessment
Affected
Apache Software Foundation Apache Ranger Hive Plugin
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 Ranger是美国阿帕奇（Apache）基金会的一套为Hadoop集群实现全面安全措施的架构。该产品针对授权、结算和数据保护等核心企业安全要求，提供中央安全政策管理。 Apache Ranger Hive 2.0.0 到 2.3.0版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于关键资源的不正确权限分配，任何对数据库具有 SELECT 权限的用户都可以更改 Hive 中表的所有权。
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2021-40331
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Permissions problem in the Apache Ranger Hive Plugin
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
An Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability was found in the Apache Ranger Hive Plugin. Any user with SELECT privilege on a database can alter the ownership of the table in Hive when Apache Ranger Hive Plugin is enabled
This issue affects Apache Ranger Hive Plugin: from 2.0.0 through 2.3.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.0 or later.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
关键资源的不正确权限授予
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Apache Ranger 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Apache Ranger是美国阿帕奇（Apache）基金会的一套为Hadoop集群实现全面安全措施的架构。该产品针对授权、结算和数据保护等核心企业安全要求，提供中央安全政策管理。 Apache Ranger Hive 2.0.0 到 2.3.0版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于关键资源的不正确权限分配，任何对数据库具有 SELECT 权限的用户都可以更改 Hive 中表的所有权。
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 Ranger Hive Plugin | 2.0.0 ~ 2.3.0 | - |
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Mailing List Discussions for CVE-2021-40331 (1)
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https://lists.apache.org/thread/s68yls6cnkdmzn1k4hqt50vs6wjvt2rn vendor-advisory
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