SB2020091903 - OpenSUSE Linux update for slurm_18_08

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SB2020091903 - OpenSUSE Linux update for slurm_18_08

Published: September 19, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020091903
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1269)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing objects in memory within the Windows kernel. A local user can create a malicious application, launch it on the system and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.


2) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12693)

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.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References