CVE-2024-23945: Apache Hive and Spark CookieSigner Exposes The Correct Signature Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2024-23945?

CVE-2024-23945 is a security vulnerability in Apache Hive and Spark involving CookieSigner exposes the correct signature when message verification fails under CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information.

Q: Which Apache Hive and Spark versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 4.0.0, 3.4.2 across affected packages: org.apache.hive:hive-service, org.apache.spark:spark-hive-thriftserver_2.11, org.apache.spark:spark-hive-thriftserver_2.12.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2024-23945?

Upgrading to 4.0.0, 3.4.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is hive-service affected?

Yes, org.apache.hive:hive-service is affected in releases prior to 4.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 4.0.0 or later.

Q: Is spark-hive-thriftserver_2.11 affected?

Yes, org.apache.spark:spark-hive-thriftserver_2.11 is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-23945?

CVE-2024-23945 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-23945?

CVE-2024-23945 is classified under CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information (The product generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data.).

Q: How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-23945?

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.

HIGH

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-77pm-w3hx-f8mj

CVSS 5.9

CWE-209

Published 2024-12-23

Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-23945 is a HIGH (CVSS 5.9) cookiesigner exposes the correct signature vulnerability (CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information) affecting Apache Hive and Spark libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves cookiesigner exposes the correct signature when message verification fails. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.0.0, 3.4.2.

CVE-2024-23945 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-23945

GHSA Identifier GHSA-77pm-w3hx-f8mj

Severity HIGH

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9

CWE Classification CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information

Affected Product Apache Hive and Spark

Package Ecosystem Maven

Published Date 2024-12-23

Last Updated 2024-12-26

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.9

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)

Attack Complexity High (AC:H)

Privileges Required None (PR:N)

User Interaction None (UI:N)

Scope Unchanged (S:U)

Confidentiality None (C:N)

Integrity High (I:H)

Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-23945

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache Hive and Spark 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-service fixed: 4.0.0

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.hive</groupId>
    <artifactId>hive-service</artifactId>
    <version>4.0.0</version>
</dependency>

org.apache.spark:spark-hive-thriftserver_2.11 fixed: Latest secure release

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.spark</groupId>
    <artifactId>spark-hive-thriftserver_2.11</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>

org.apache.spark:spark-hive-thriftserver_2.12 fixed: 3.4.2

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.spark</groupId>
    <artifactId>spark-hive-thriftserver_2.12</artifactId>
    <version>3.4.2</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-2024-23945, 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 Apache Hive and Spark in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.0.0), 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-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information, where the product generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data. In Apache Hive and Spark, 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

Signing cookies is an application security feature that adds a digital signature to cookie data to verify its authenticity and integrity. The signature helps prevent malicious actors from modifying the cookie value, which can lead to security vulnerabilities and exploitation. Apache Hive’s service component accidentally exposes the signed cookie to the end user when there is a mismatch in signature between the current and expected cookie. Exposing the correct cookie signature can lead to further exploitation. The vulnerable CookieSigner logic was introduced in Apache Hive by HIVE-9710 (1.2.0) and in Apache Spark by SPARK-14987 (2.0.0). The affected components are the following: * org.apache.hive:hive-service * org.apache.spark:spark-hive-thriftserver_2.11 * org.apache.spark:spark-hive-thriftserver_2.12

CVE-2024-23945 Affected Apache Hive and Spark Versions

3 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

4.0.03.4.2

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
org.apache.hive:hive-service maven/org.apache.hive/hive-service	Maven	≥ 1.2.0 < 4.0.0	4.0.0
org.apache.spark:spark-hive-thriftserver_2.11 maven/org.apache.spark/spark-hive-thriftserver_2.11	Maven	≤ 2.4.8
org.apache.spark:spark-hive-thriftserver_2.12 maven/org.apache.spark/spark-hive-thriftserver_2.12	Maven	< 3.4.2	3.4.2

References

NVD — CVE-2024-23945 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-23945

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/apache/hive/commit/7638cb1a3b07713cc490aa2909a37037f89e08b4

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/apache/spark/commit/cf59b1f51c16301f689b4e0f17ba4dbd140e1b19

Apache Hive and Spark Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/apache/hive

Apache Hive and Spark Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/apache/spark

issues.apache.org/jira/browse/hive-97... WEB

https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HIVE-9710

issues.apache.org/jira/browse/spark-1... WEB

https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SPARK-14987

lists.apache.org/thread/59r4mv7glrxp... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread/59r4mv7glrxpwkkdjvjbdljfpx3f5zzc

lists.apache.org/thread/5o2ljnzrv8zv... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread/5o2ljnzrv8zvhjw9vy7b4rwjpc32hgfc

Apache Hive and Spark Security Information SECURITY

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/12/23/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23945?

CVE-2024-23945 is a security vulnerability in Apache Hive and Spark involving CookieSigner exposes the correct signature when message verification fails under CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information.

Which Apache Hive and Spark versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 4.0.0, 3.4.2 across affected packages: org.apache.hive:hive-service, org.apache.spark:spark-hive-thriftserver_2.11, org.apache.spark:spark-hive-thriftserver_2.12.

What version fixes CVE-2024-23945?

Upgrading to 4.0.0, 3.4.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is hive-service affected?

Yes, org.apache.hive:hive-service is affected in releases prior to 4.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 4.0.0 or later.

Is spark-hive-thriftserver_2.11 affected?

Yes, org.apache.spark:spark-hive-thriftserver_2.11 is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-23945?

CVE-2024-23945 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-23945?

CVE-2024-23945 is classified under CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information (The product generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data.).

How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-23945?

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.

Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema

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CVSS V3

5.9 HIGH