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CVE-2016-6807 affects Apache Ambari 2.4.x before 2.4.2. It could allow custom commands to run on Ambari Agent hosts without authorization. Because those commands run under the Ambari Agent process user, the issue can affect host operations and business systems managed by Ambari. Exposure is most likely in organizations still running Apache Ambari 2.4.x before 2.4.2, especially where Ambari Agent hosts manage Hadoop or related operational infrastructure. The bundle does not identify other affected products or branches. Prioritize remediation for any production Ambari 2.4.x environment. This is not KEV-listed in the provided evidence, but unauthorized command execution on management agents can create material operational risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache Ambari 2.4.x deployments to 2.4.2 or later vendor-fixed guidance.; Inventory all Ambari Server and Ambari Agent versions across managed clusters.; Restrict Ambari management access to trusted administrators and networks while remediation is pending..
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- https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/AMBARI/Ambari+Vulnerabilities#AmbariVulnerabilities-FixedinAmbari2.4.2CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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