CVE-2015-1775: Ambari Apache Ambari SSRF Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9g2j-5685-h44h
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-1775 is a MODERATE apache ambari ssrf vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)) affecting Ambari libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache ambari ssrf vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.0.

CVE-2015-1775 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-1775
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9g2j-5685-h44h
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Affected Product Ambari
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-1775

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Ambari 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.ambari:ambari fixed: 2.1.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.ambari</groupId>
    <artifactId>ambari</artifactId>
    <version>2.1.0</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.ambari

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2015-1775, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Ambari in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.1.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.ambari 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-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), where the web server receives a url or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this url, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. In Ambari, 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

Server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the proxy endpoint (`api/v1/proxy`) in Apache Ambari before 2.1.0 allows remote authenticated users to conduct port scans and access unsecured services via a crafted REST call.

CVE-2015-1775 Affected Ambari Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.1.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.ambari:ambari
maven/org.apache.ambari/ambari
Maven
≥ 1.5.0
< 2.1.0
2.1.0

References

NVD — CVE-2015-1775 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1775
cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/... WEB
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/AMBARI/Ambari+Vulnerabilities#AmbariVulnerabilities-FixedinAmbari2.1.0
Ambari Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/13/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1775?
CVE-2015-1775 is a security vulnerability in Ambari involving Apache Ambari SSRF Vulnerability under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).
Which Ambari versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.0 across affected packages: org.apache.ambari:ambari.
What version fixes CVE-2015-1775?
Upgrading to 2.1.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is ambari affected?
Yes, org.apache.ambari:ambari is affected in releases prior to 2.1.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-1775?
CVE-2015-1775 is classified under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2015-1775?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.ambari'. 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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