CVE-2024-31862: Apache Zeppelin Denial of Service Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6623-c6mr-6737
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-31862 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) denial of service vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Apache Zeppelin libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves denial of service with invalid notebook name. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.11.0.

CVE-2024-31862 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-31862
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6623-c6mr-6737
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Apache Zeppelin
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2024-31862

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache Zeppelin dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-server fixed: 0.11.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.zeppelin</groupId>
    <artifactId>zeppelin-server</artifactId>
    <version>0.11.0</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.zeppelin

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-31862, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.zeppelin

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache Zeppelin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.11.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.zeppelin command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Apache Zeppelin, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Zeppelin when creating a new note from Zeppelin's UI. This issue affects Apache Zeppelin from 0.10.1 before 0.11.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.11.0, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2024-31862 Affected Apache Zeppelin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.11.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-server
maven/org.apache.zeppelin/zeppelin-server
Maven
≥ 0.10.1
< 0.11.0
0.11.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-31862 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31862
Apache Zeppelin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/zeppelin/pull/4632
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/zeppelin/commit/f025a697c1d1d0264064d5adf6cb0b20d85041b6
Apache Zeppelin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/zeppelin
lists.apache.org/thread/73xdjx43yg4y... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/73xdjx43yg4yz8bd4p3o8vzyybkysmn0
Apache Zeppelin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/09/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-31862?
CVE-2024-31862 is a security vulnerability in Apache Zeppelin involving Denial of service with invalid notebook name under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Apache Zeppelin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.11.0 across affected packages: org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-server.
What version fixes CVE-2024-31862?
Upgrading to 0.11.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is zeppelin-server affected?
Yes, org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-server is affected in releases prior to 0.11.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.11.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-31862?
CVE-2024-31862 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-31862?
CVE-2024-31862 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-31862?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.zeppelin'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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