CVE-2012-4449

Critical

Description

Apache Hadoop before 0.23.4, 1.x before 1.0.4, and 2.x before 2.0.2 generate token passwords using a 20-bit secret when Kerberos security features are enabled, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to crack secret keys via a brute-force attack.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductApache Hadoop
PublishedOct 30, 2017
First seenOct 30, 2017

How to fix

Update
  • org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-client0.23.4, 1.0.4, 2.0.2 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
apache hadoopv ≤ 0.23.3, 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2—
org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-clientMavenv < 0.23.4, 1.0.0 ≤ v < 1.0.4, 2.0.0 ≤ v < 2.0.20.23.4, 1.0.4, 2.0.2

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