CVE-2015-1836: Hbase Hbase Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p8xr-4v2c-rvgp
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CVSS 7.3
CWE-284
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-1836 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.3) hbase vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Hbase libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves hbase. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.98.12.1, 1.0.1.1, 1.1.0.1.

CVE-2015-1836 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-1836
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p8xr-4v2c-rvgp
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.3
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Hbase
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/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 Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2015-1836

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Hbase 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.hbase:hbase fixed: 0.98.12.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.hbase</groupId>
    <artifactId>hbase</artifactId>
    <version>0.98.12.1</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.hbase:hbase fixed: 1.0.1.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.hbase</groupId>
    <artifactId>hbase</artifactId>
    <version>1.0.1.1</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.hbase:hbase fixed: 1.1.0.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.hbase</groupId>
    <artifactId>hbase</artifactId>
    <version>1.1.0.1</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.hbase

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2015-1836, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Hbase in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.98.12.1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.hbase 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In Hbase, 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

Apache HBase 0.98 before 0.98.12.1, 1.0 before 1.0.1.1, and 1.1 before 1.1.0.1, as used in IBM InfoSphere BigInsights 3.0, 3.0.0.1, and 3.0.0.2 and other products, uses incorrect ACLs for ZooKeeper coordination state, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon outage), obtain sensitive information, or modify data via unspecified client traffic.

CVE-2015-1836 Affected Hbase Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.98.12.11.0.1.11.1.0.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.hbase:hbase
maven/org.apache.hbase/hbase
Maven
≥ 0.98
< 0.98.12.1
0.98.12.1
org.apache.hbase:hbase
maven/org.apache.hbase/hbase
Maven
≥ 1.0.0
< 1.0.1.1
1.0.1.1
org.apache.hbase:hbase
maven/org.apache.hbase/hbase
Maven
≥ 1.1.0
< 1.1.0.1
All 1 versions
1.1.0
1.1.0.1

References

NVD — CVE-2015-1836 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1836
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-p8xr-4v2c-rvgp
Hbase Security Information SECURITY
https://www.cloudera.com/documentation/other/security-bulletins/topics/csb_topic_1.html
mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/www-announ... WEB
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/www-announce/201505.mbox/%3CCA+RK=_CFiTfQ2d0V+kuJx_y5izmYccaKjXaJ3V72KK7tbOhbkg@mail.gmail.com%3E
www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss WEB
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21969546
Hbase Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034365

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1836?
CVE-2015-1836 is a security vulnerability in Hbase involving hbase under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Hbase versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.98.12.1, 1.0.1.1, 1.1.0.1 across affected packages: org.apache.hbase:hbase.
What version fixes CVE-2015-1836?
Upgrading to 0.98.12.1, 1.0.1.1, 1.1.0.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is hbase affected?
Yes, org.apache.hbase:hbase is affected in releases prior to 0.98.12.1, 1.0.1.1, 1.1.0.1. Upgrade your dependency to 0.98.12.1, 1.0.1.1, 1.1.0.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-1836?
CVE-2015-1836 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-1836?
CVE-2015-1836 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2015-1836?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.hbase'. 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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