CVE-2024-29869: hive Permission Flaw — Fix

Description

Hive creates a credentials file to a temporary directory in the file system with permissions 644 by default when the file permissions are not set explicitly. Any unauthorized user having access to the directory can read the sensitive information written into this file. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.0.1, which fixes this issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-732 CWE-732

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	hive	1.1.0 — 4.0.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/apache/hive/commit/20106e254527f7d71b2e34455c4322e14950c620 https://lists.apache.org/thread/h27ohpyrqf9w1m3c0tqr7x8jg59rcrv6

Other References

https://github.com/apache/hive https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HIVE-28134 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/01/28/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29869? +

Hive creates a credentials file to a temporary directory in the file system with permissions 644 by default when the file permissions are not set explicitly. Any unauthorized user having access to the directory can read the sensitive information written into this file. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.0.1, which fixes this issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-29869? +

CVE-2024-29869 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29869? +

CVE-2024-29869 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-2024-29869? +

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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