OpenSUSE Linux update for slurm



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-12693
CWE-ID CWE-288
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel

EUVDB-ID: #VU46672

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12693

CWE-ID: CWE-288 - Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition during authentication process, if Message Aggregation is enabled. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send specially crafted request to the application, bypass authentication process and execute arbitrary code on the system.


Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

Opensuse: 15.1

CPE2.3 External links

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00035.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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