High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Jun 5, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2017-7669
CVE-2017-7669
Description
In Apache Hadoop 2.8.0, 3.0.0-alpha1, and 3.0.0-alpha2, the LinuxContainerExecutor runs docker commands as root with insufficient input validation. When the docker feature is enabled, authenticated users can run commands as root.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-commonMaven | < 2.8.1 | 2.8.1 |
org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-commonMaven | >= 3.0.0-alpha1, < 3.0.0-alpha3 | 3.0.0-alpha3 |
Affected products
5- Apache Software Foundation/Apache Hadoopv5Range: 2.8.0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- www.securityfocus.com/bid/98795nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-h24p-qwf4-84q8ghsaADVISORY
- mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/hadoop-user/201706.mbox/%3C4A2FDA56-491B-4C2A-915F-C9D4A4BDB92A%40apache.org%3EnvdMailing ListVendor AdvisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7669ghsaADVISORY
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