CVE-2018-1330 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-1330 affecting Apache Mesos versions 1.4.0 to 1.5.0. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this denial of service vulnerability.
In Apache Mesos versions 1.4.0 to 1.5.0, vulnerabilities exist that could lead to a denial of service attack, potentially disrupting the functionality of Mesos masters.
Understanding CVE-2018-1330
What is CVE-2018-1330?
In Apache Mesos 1.4.0 to 1.5.0, improper handling of malformed JSON payloads and chunked HTTP requests can cause the libprocess to crash, enabling a malicious actor to disrupt Mesos-controlled clusters.
The Impact of CVE-2018-1330
The vulnerability allows attackers to crash the libprocess, leading to a denial of service condition that renders Mesos masters inoperable.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1330
Vulnerability Description
- Improperly structured JSON payloads can cause libprocess crashes
- Parsing chunked HTTP requests with trailers can lead to libprocess crashes
Affected Systems and Versions
- Apache Mesos versions 1.4.0 to 1.5.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Malicious actors can exploit the vulnerabilities to disrupt Mesos-controlled clusters
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade Apache Mesos to a non-vulnerable version
- Implement strict input validation for JSON payloads
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch Apache Mesos to the latest secure version
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches provided by Apache Software Foundation to address the vulnerabilities