CVE-2023-39553: Apache airflow providers apache drill Apache-airflow-providers-apache-drill Improper Input Validation Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mq4v-6vg4-796c
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-39553 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) apache-airflow-providers-apache-drill improper input validation vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Apache airflow providers apache drill libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves apache-airflow-providers-apache-drill improper input validation vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.3.

CVE-2023-39553 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-39553
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mq4v-6vg4-796c
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Apache airflow providers apache drill
Package Ecosystem PyPI
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-2023-39553

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

apache-airflow-providers-apache-drill fixed: 2.4.3 
pip install apache-airflow-providers-apache-drill>=2.4.3
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

pip show apache-airflow-providers-apache-drill

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2023-39553, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show apache-airflow-providers-apache-drill

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache airflow providers apache drill in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.4.3), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show apache-airflow-providers-apache-drill command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

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 airflow providers apache drill, 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 Software Foundation Apache Airflow Drill Provider. Apache Airflow Drill Provider is affected by a vulnerability that allows an attacker to pass in malicious parameters when establishing a connection with DrillHook giving an opportunity to read files on the Airflow server. This issue affects Apache Airflow Drill Provider before 2.4.3. It is recommended to upgrade to a version that is not affected.

CVE-2023-39553 Affected Apache airflow providers apache drill Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apache-airflow-providers-apache-drill
pypi/apache-airflow-providers-apache-drill
PyPI
< 2.4.3
2.4.3

References

NVD — CVE-2023-39553 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-39553
Apache airflow providers apache drill Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/33074
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/airflow/commit/394a727ac2c18d58978bf186a7a92923460ec110
Apache airflow providers apache drill Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/airflow
Apache airflow providers apache drill Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/apache-airflow/PYSEC-2023-136.yaml
lists.apache.org/thread/ozpl0opmob49... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/ozpl0opmob49rkcz8svo8wkxyw1395sf
Apache airflow providers apache drill Security Information SECURITY
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/11/1
Apache airflow providers apache drill Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/11/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-39553?
CVE-2023-39553 is a security vulnerability in Apache airflow providers apache drill involving apache-airflow-providers-apache-drill Improper Input Validation vulnerability under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Apache airflow providers apache drill versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.3 across affected packages: apache-airflow-providers-apache-drill.
What version fixes CVE-2023-39553?
Upgrading to 2.4.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is apache-airflow-providers-apache-drill affected?
Yes, apache-airflow-providers-apache-drill is affected in releases prior to 2.4.3. Upgrade your dependency to 2.4.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-39553?
CVE-2023-39553 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-2023-39553?
CVE-2023-39553 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 PyPI dependencies for CVE-2023-39553?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show apache-airflow-providers-apache-drill'. 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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