Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw affects Apache Ranger deployments that authorize Hive access. In certain external table setups, Ranger did not properly check whether a user had read, write, and execute permissions before allowing table creation at an external location. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running affected Apache Ranger versions with Hive Authorizer enabled and Hive tables that use external locations. Prioritize review if Ranger protects sensitive Hive data or shared analytics clusters. Without CVSS or exploitation evidence, urgency depends on whether affected versions and external table workflows exist. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Apache Ranger deployments to 0.7.1 or later, per Apache guidance.; Review Apache Ranger Hive policies for external table location controls.; Restrict external Hive table locations to approved storage paths..
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- https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/RANGER/Vulnerabilities+found+in+RangerCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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