Vulnerability Description
SchedMD Slurm before 24.05.4 has Incorrect Authorization. A mistake in authentication handling in stepmgr could permit an attacker to execute processes under other users' jobs. This is limited to jobs explicitly running with --stepmgr, or on systems that have globally enabled stepmgr via SlurmctldParameters=enable_stepmgr in their configuration.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Schedmd | Slurm | < 24.05.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.schedmd.com/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/slurm-announce%40lists.schedmMailing List
- https://lists.schedmd.com/pipermail/slurm-announce/2024/date.htmlMailing List
- https://www.schedmd.com/security-policy/Product
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-48936?
CVE-2024-48936 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). SchedMD Slurm before 24.05.4 has Incorrect Authorization. A mistake in authentication handling in stepmgr could permit an attacker to execute processes under other users' jobs. This is limited to jobs...
How severe is CVE-2024-48936?
CVE-2024-48936 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-48936?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Schedmd Slurm.