CVE-2018-1314: Hive jdbc Hive-jdbc Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jmf4-pq78-f8vj
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-862
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-1314 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) hive-jdbc vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Hive jdbc libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves hive-jdbc. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.3.4, 3.1.1.

CVE-2018-1314 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-1314
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jmf4-pq78-f8vj
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Hive jdbc
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2018-1314

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Hive jdbc 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.hive:hive-jdbc fixed: 2.3.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.hive</groupId>
    <artifactId>hive-jdbc</artifactId>
    <version>2.3.4</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.hive:hive-jdbc fixed: 3.1.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.hive</groupId>
    <artifactId>hive-jdbc</artifactId>
    <version>3.1.1</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.hive

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2018-1314, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Hive jdbc in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.3.4), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.hive 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-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Hive jdbc, 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

In Apache Hive 2.3.3, 3.1.0 and earlier, Hive "EXPLAIN" operation does not check for necessary authorization of involved entities in a query. An unauthorized user can do "EXPLAIN" on arbitrary table or view and expose table metadata and statistics.

CVE-2018-1314 Affected Hive jdbc Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.3.43.1.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.hive:hive-jdbc
maven/org.apache.hive/hive-jdbc
Maven
< 2.3.4
2.3.4
org.apache.hive:hive-jdbc
maven/org.apache.hive/hive-jdbc
Maven
≥ 3.0.0
< 3.1.1
3.1.1

References

NVD — CVE-2018-1314 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1314
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-jmf4-pq78-f8vj
lists.apache.org/thread.html/3da47db... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/3da47dbcbf09697387f29d2f1aed970523b6b334d93afd3cced23727@%3Cdev.hive.apache.org%3E
Hive jdbc Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105884

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1314?
CVE-2018-1314 is a security vulnerability in Hive jdbc involving hive-jdbc under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Hive jdbc versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.3.4, 3.1.1 across affected packages: org.apache.hive:hive-jdbc.
What version fixes CVE-2018-1314?
Upgrading to 2.3.4, 3.1.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is hive-jdbc affected?
Yes, org.apache.hive:hive-jdbc is affected in releases prior to 2.3.4, 3.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.3.4, 3.1.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1314?
CVE-2018-1314 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-1314?
CVE-2018-1314 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2018-1314?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.hive'. 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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