CVE-2022-41137: hive Insecure Deserialization — Fix

Description

Apache Hive Metastore (HMS) uses SerializationUtilities#deserializeObjectWithTypeInformation method when filtering and fetching partitions that is unsafe and can lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE) since it allows the deserialization of arbitrary data. In real deployments, the vulnerability can be exploited only by authenticated users/clients that were able to successfully establish a connection to the Metastore. From an API perspective any code that calls the unsafe method may be vulnerable unless it performs additional prerechecks on the input arguments.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	hive	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/apache/hive/commit/60027bb9c91a93affcfebd9068f064bc1f2a74c9 https://lists.apache.org/thread/jwtr3d9yovf2wo0qlxvkhoxnwxxyzgts

Other References

https://github.com/apache/hive https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HIVE-26539 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/12/04/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41137? +

Apache Hive Metastore (HMS) uses SerializationUtilities#deserializeObjectWithTypeInformation method when filtering and fetching partitions that is unsafe and can lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE) since it allows the deserialization of arbitrary data. In real deployments, the vulnerability can be exploited only by authenticated users/clients that were able to successfully establish a connection to the Metastore. From an API perspective any code that calls the unsafe method may be vulnerable unless it performs additional prerechecks on the input arguments. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-41137? +

CVE-2022-41137 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-41137? +

CVE-2022-41137 affects products from apache, specifically: hive. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-41137? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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