CVE-2024-39928: Apache Linkis Spark EngineConn Commons Lang's RandomStringUtils Random String Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6gch-63wp-4v5f
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-326
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-39928 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) commons lang's randomstringutils random string vulnerability (CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength) affecting Apache Linkis Spark EngineConn libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves commons lang's randomstringutils random string security vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.6.0.

CVE-2024-39928 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-39928
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6gch-63wp-4v5f
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength
Affected Product Apache Linkis Spark EngineConn
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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:H/I:N/A:N).

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 High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-39928

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache Linkis Spark EngineConn 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.linkis:linkis-engineplugin-spark fixed: 1.6.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.linkis</groupId>
    <artifactId>linkis-engineplugin-spark</artifactId>
    <version>1.6.0</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.linkis

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-39928, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache Linkis Spark EngineConn in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.6.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.linkis 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-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength, where the product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required. In Apache Linkis Spark EngineConn, 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

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.

CVE-2024-39928 Affected Apache Linkis Spark EngineConn Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.6.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.linkis:linkis-engineplugin-spark
maven/org.apache.linkis/linkis-engineplugin-spark
Maven
< 1.6.0
1.6.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-39928 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-39928
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/linkis/commit/82c2f4b201b746e9206bb58ef98f536fc333aa07
Apache Linkis Spark EngineConn Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/linkis
lists.apache.org/thread/g664n13nb17r... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/g664n13nb17rsogcfrn8kjgd8m89p8nw
Apache Linkis Spark EngineConn Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/09/24/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39928?
CVE-2024-39928 is a security vulnerability in Apache Linkis Spark EngineConn involving Commons Lang's RandomStringUtils Random string security vulnerability under CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength.
Which Apache Linkis Spark EngineConn versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.6.0 across affected packages: org.apache.linkis:linkis-engineplugin-spark.
What version fixes CVE-2024-39928?
Upgrading to 1.6.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is linkis-engineplugin-spark affected?
Yes, org.apache.linkis:linkis-engineplugin-spark is affected in releases prior to 1.6.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.6.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-39928?
CVE-2024-39928 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-39928?
CVE-2024-39928 is classified under CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength (The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-39928?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.linkis'. 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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