CVE-2013-2192: Hadoop common Improper Authentication Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pxv5-5vmp-3jj4
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CWE-287
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-2192 is a LOW improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Hadoop common libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper authentication in apache hadoop. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.6-alpha, 0.23.9.

CVE-2013-2192 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-2192
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pxv5-5vmp-3jj4
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Hadoop common
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-2192

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Hadoop common 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.hadoop:hadoop-common fixed: 2.0.6-alpha 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.hadoop</groupId>
    <artifactId>hadoop-common</artifactId>
    <version>2.0.6-alpha</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-common fixed: 0.23.9 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.hadoop</groupId>
    <artifactId>hadoop-common</artifactId>
    <version>0.23.9</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.hadoop

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2013-2192, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Hadoop common in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.6-alpha), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.hadoop 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Hadoop common, 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

The RPC protocol implementation in Apache Hadoop 2.x before 2.0.6-alpha, 0.23.x before 0.23.9, and 1.x before 1.2.1, when the Kerberos security features are enabled, allows man-in-the-middle attackers to disable bidirectional authentication and obtain sensitive information by forcing a downgrade to simple authentication.

CVE-2013-2192 Affected Hadoop common Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.6-alpha0.23.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-common
maven/org.apache.hadoop/hadoop-common
Maven
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.0.6-alpha
2.0.6-alpha
org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-common
maven/org.apache.hadoop/hadoop-common
Maven
≥ 0.23.0
< 0.23.9
0.23.9

References

NVD — CVE-2013-2192 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-2192
Hadoop common Security Information SECURITY
https://www.cloudera.com/documentation/other/security-bulletins/topics/csb_topic_1.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014-00... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0037.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014-04... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0400.html
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Aug/251

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2192?
CVE-2013-2192 is a security vulnerability in Hadoop common involving Improper Authentication in Apache Hadoop under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Hadoop common versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.6-alpha, 0.23.9 across affected packages: org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-common.
What version fixes CVE-2013-2192?
Upgrading to 2.0.6-alpha, 0.23.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is hadoop-common affected?
Yes, org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-common is affected in releases prior to 2.0.6-alpha, 0.23.9. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.6-alpha, 0.23.9 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-2192?
CVE-2013-2192 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2013-2192?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.hadoop'. 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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