CVE-2024-39928: linkis Weak Crypto — Fix

Description

In Apache Linkis <= 1.5.0, a Random string security vulnerability in Spark EngineConn, random string generated by the Token when starting Py4j uses the Commons Lang's RandomStringUtils. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.6.0, which fixes this issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-326 CWE-326

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	linkis	1.3.0 — 1.6.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread/g664n13nb17rsogcfrn8kjgd8m89p8nw

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/09/24/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39928? +

In Apache Linkis <= 1.5.0, a Random string security vulnerability in Spark EngineConn, random string generated by the Token when starting Py4j uses the Commons Lang's RandomStringUtils. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.6.0, which fixes this issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-39928? +

CVE-2024-39928 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-39928? +

CVE-2024-39928 affects products from apache, specifically: linkis. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-39928? +

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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