CVE-2018-20871 Misconfiguration in n/a
Weak file permissions in Univa Grid Engine allow local attackers to modify spool files when Docker jobs and root_squash are enabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-20871?
CVE-2018-20871 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jul 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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).
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-20871?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Univa Grid Engine.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20871?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-20871 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-20871 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-20871 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8mfm-44x4-r4v3, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-20871.