CVE-2016-4572 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.8 Published 26 Nov 2019 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Impala fails to revoke all privileges when executing REVOKE ALL ON SERVER, allowing users to retain unauthorized access.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-4572?

CVE-2016-4572 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Nov 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Cloudera CDH before 5.7.1, Impala REVOKE ALL ON SERVER commands do not revoke all privileges.

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4572?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cloudera Cdh.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4572?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4572 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2016-4572 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4572 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8p8c-cxfr-wq57.