CVE-2019-0212: Hbase Hbase Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-535v-4x9q-446c
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-285
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-0212 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) hbase vulnerability (CWE-285: Improper Authorization) affecting Hbase libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves hbase. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.5, 2.1.4.

CVE-2019-0212 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-0212
GHSA Identifier GHSA-535v-4x9q-446c
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-285: Improper Authorization
Affected Product Hbase
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2019-0212

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: 2.0.5 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.hbase</groupId>
    <artifactId>hbase</artifactId>
    <version>2.0.5</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.hbase:hbase fixed: 2.1.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.hbase</groupId>
    <artifactId>hbase</artifactId>
    <version>2.1.4</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.hbase

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2019-0212, 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 2.0.5), 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-285: Improper Authorization, where the product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. 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

In all previously released Apache HBase 2.x versions (2.0.0-2.0.4, 2.1.0-2.1.3), authorization was incorrectly applied to users of the HBase REST server. Requests sent to the HBase REST server were executed with the permissions of the REST server itself, not with the permissions of the end-user. This issue is only relevant when HBase is configured with Kerberos authentication, HBase authorization is enabled, and the REST server is configured with SPNEGO authentication. This issue does not extend beyond the HBase REST server.

CVE-2019-0212 Affected Hbase Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.52.1.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.hbase:hbase
maven/org.apache.hbase/hbase
Maven
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.0.5
2.0.5
org.apache.hbase:hbase
maven/org.apache.hbase/hbase
Maven
≥ 2.1.0
< 2.1.4
2.1.4

References

NVD — CVE-2019-0212 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0212
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-535v-4x9q-446c
lists.apache.org/thread.html/519eb0f... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/519eb0fd45642dcecd9ff74cb3e71c20a4753f7d82e2f07864b5108f@%3Cdev.drill.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/66535e1... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/66535e15007cda8f9308eec10e12ffe349e0b8b55e56ec6ee02b71d2@%3Cdev.hbase.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/b0656d3... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/b0656d359c7d40ec9f39c8cc61bca66802ef9a2a12ee199f5b0c1442@%3Cdev.drill.apache.org%3E
Hbase Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/03/27/3
Hbase Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107624

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-0212?
CVE-2019-0212 is a security vulnerability in Hbase involving hbase under CWE-285: Improper Authorization.
Which Hbase versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.5, 2.1.4 across affected packages: org.apache.hbase:hbase.
What version fixes CVE-2019-0212?
Upgrading to 2.0.5, 2.1.4 (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 2.0.5, 2.1.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.5, 2.1.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-0212?
CVE-2019-0212 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-0212?
CVE-2019-0212 is classified under CWE-285: Improper Authorization (The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2019-0212?
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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