CVE-2018-20871 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

In Univa Grid Engine before 8.6.3, when configured for Docker jobs and execd spooling on root_squash, weak file permissions ("other" write access) occur in certain cases (GE-6890).

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Univa	Grid Engine	8.6.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

http://www.univa.com/resources/files/Release_Notes_Univa_Grid_Engine_8.6.6.pdfRelease NotesVendor Advisory
http://www.univa.com/resources/files/Release_Notes_Univa_Grid_Engine_8.6.6.pdfRelease NotesVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-20871?

CVE-2018-20871 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In Univa Grid Engine before 8.6.3, when configured for Docker jobs and execd spooling on root_squash, weak file permissions ("other" write access) occur in certain cases (GE-6890).

How severe is CVE-2018-20871?

CVE-2018-20871 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-20871?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Univa Grid Engine.