Vulnerability · Published Dec 20, 2021 · Assigned by apache

CVE-2021-41561Apache Parquet-MR potential DoS in case of malicious Parquet file

High 7.5

In plain English

A high-severity improper input validation in Apache Parquet from Apache Software Foundation. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 3.2% (higher than 88% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS NVD)7.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)3.2%top 12.0% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Parquet-MR of Apache Parquet allows an attacker to DoS by malicious Parquet files. This issue affects Apache Parquet-MR version 1.9.0 and later versions.

Affected packages & fixed versions

EcosystemPackageFixed inAdvisory
Mavenorg.apache.parquet:parquet1.12.2GHSA-gc67-crq6-hgh5
Mavenorg.apache.parquet:parquet1.11.2GHSA-gc67-crq6-hgh5

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Parquet 1.9.0 – before Parquet-MR*

Weakness: CWE-20

References