Vulnerabilities in pkg:pypi/apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-r2f6-6928-fh8f
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-40272 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) apache airflow spark provider improper vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Apache airflow providers apache spark libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves apache airflow spark provider improper input validation vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.1.3.

3 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:pypi/apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark

3 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:pypi/apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-r2f6-6928-fh8f CVE-2023-40272 HIGH Apache Airflow Spark Provider Improper Input Validation vulnerability
GHSA-8q28-pw9g-w82c CVE-2023-40195 HIGH Apache Airflow vulnerable arbitrary code execution via Spark server
GHSA-ffj9-4crc-q7wf CVE-2023-28710 HIGH Apache Airflow Spark Provider vulnerable to improper input validation

CVE-2023-40272 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-40272
GHSA Identifier GHSA-r2f6-6928-fh8f
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Apache airflow providers apache spark
Package Ecosystem PyPI
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:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-40272

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache airflow providers apache 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.

apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark fixed: 4.1.3 
pip install apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark>=4.1.3
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2023-40272, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache airflow providers apache spark in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.1.3), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Apache airflow providers apache 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

Apache Airflow Spark Provider, versions before 4.1.3, is affected by a vulnerability that allows an attacker to pass in malicious parameters when establishing a connection giving an opportunity to read files on the Airflow server. It is recommended to upgrade to a version that is not affected.

CVE-2023-40272 Affected Apache airflow providers apache spark Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.1.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark
pypi/apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark
PyPI
< 4.1.3
4.1.3

References

NVD — CVE-2023-40272 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40272
lists.apache.org/thread/t03gktyzyor2... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/t03gktyzyor20rh06okd91jtqmw6k1l7
Apache airflow providers apache spark Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/17/1
Apache airflow providers apache spark Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/18/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40272?
CVE-2023-40272 is a security vulnerability in Apache airflow providers apache spark involving Apache Airflow Spark Provider Improper Input Validation vulnerability under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Apache airflow providers apache spark versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.1.3 across affected packages: apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark.
What version fixes CVE-2023-40272?
Upgrading to 4.1.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark affected?
Yes, apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark is affected in releases prior to 4.1.3. Upgrade your dependency to 4.1.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-40272?
CVE-2023-40272 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-40272?
CVE-2023-40272 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2023-40272?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark'. 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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