#VU67719 Incorrect default permissions in slurm_18_08 - CVE-2022-31251

Vulnerability identifier: #VU67719

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31251

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
slurm_18_08
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor: SUSE

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions in slurm testsuite. A local user with access to the system can execute arbitrary code with root privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

slurm_18_08: before 18.08.9-3.17.1

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External links
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1201674

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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