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6.5

Ambari server may expose sensitive data in temp files

CVE-2017-5655 · published 9 years ago
Summary

Versions of Apache Ambari from 2.2.2 through 2.5.0 can write confidential information to temporary files on the server machine. Those files can be read by any user who has logged into the server, potentially leaking passwords or keys. Upgrade to a patched version or restrict file access permissions to protect the data.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apache ambari 2.2.2
2.4.0
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.5.0
cpe:2.3:a:apache:ambari:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
In Ambari 2.2.2 through 2.4.2 and Ambari 2.5.0, sensitive data may be stored on disk in temporary files on the Ambari Server host. The temporary files are readable by any user authenticated on the ...
In Ambari 2.2.2 through 2.4.2 and Ambari 2.5.0, sensitive data may be stored on disk in temporary files on the Ambari Server host. The temporary files are readable by any user authenticated on the host.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.5 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
Timeline
Published15 May 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-5655 · NVD
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