CVE-2017-9799: Storm core Apache Storm It Is Possible Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x825-rjww-2245
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CVSS 8.8
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-9799 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) apache storm it is possible vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Storm core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache storm it is possible for the owner of a topology to trick the supervisor to launch a worker as a different, non-root, user. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.1.1, 1.0.4.

CVE-2017-9799 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-9799
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x825-rjww-2245
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Storm core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2017-9799

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Storm core 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.storm:storm-core fixed: 1.1.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.storm</groupId>
    <artifactId>storm-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.1.1</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.storm:storm-core fixed: 1.0.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.storm</groupId>
    <artifactId>storm-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.0.4</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.storm

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2017-9799, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Storm core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.1.1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.storm 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 General Security Weakness. In Storm core, 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

It was found that under some situations and configurations of Apache Storm 1.x before 1.0.4 and 1.1.x before 1.1.1, it is theoretically possible for the owner of a topology to trick the supervisor to launch a worker as a different, non-root, user. In the worst case this could lead to secure credentials of the other user being compromised.

CVE-2017-9799 Affected Storm core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.1.11.0.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.storm:storm-core
maven/org.apache.storm/storm-core
Maven
≥ 1.1.0
< 1.1.1
All 1 versions
1.1.0
1.1.1
org.apache.storm:storm-core
maven/org.apache.storm/storm-core
Maven
≥ 1.0.0
< 1.0.4
1.0.4

References

NVD — CVE-2017-9799 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9799
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-x825-rjww-2245
lists.apache.org/thread.html/b9125bf... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/b9125bf507ed6f2ca6e85ba1a4b44e232aa70eeddfba2a9d8a954127@%3Cdev.storm.apache.org%3E
Storm core Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100235
Storm core Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039116

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9799?
CVE-2017-9799 is a security vulnerability in Storm core involving Apache Storm it is possible for the owner of a topology to trick the supervisor to launch a worker as a different, non-root, user under General Security Weakness.
Which Storm core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.1.1, 1.0.4 across affected packages: org.apache.storm:storm-core.
What version fixes CVE-2017-9799?
Upgrading to 1.1.1, 1.0.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is storm-core affected?
Yes, org.apache.storm:storm-core is affected in releases prior to 1.1.1, 1.0.4. Upgrade your dependency to 1.1.1, 1.0.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-9799?
CVE-2017-9799 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-9799?
CVE-2017-9799 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2017-9799?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.storm'. 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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