#VU63560 Improper access control in HTCondor - CVE-2019-18823
Vulnerability identifier: #VU63560
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
HTCondor
Other software /
Other software solutions
Vendor: University of Wisconsin–Madison
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions when READ method is configured to include CLAIMTOBE. A remote attacker can use a different authentication method to submit a job than the administrator has specified.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
HTCondor: 8.8.0 - 8.8.17, 8.9.0 - 8.9.13
External links
https://research.cs.wisc.edu/htcondor/security/vulnerabilities/HTCONDOR-2020-0003.html
https://research.cs.wisc.edu/htcondor/security/vulnerabilities/HTCONDOR-2020-0001.html
https://research.cs.wisc.edu/htcondor/security/vulnerabilities/HTCONDOR-2020-0002.html
https://research.cs.wisc.edu/htcondor/security/vulnerabilities/HTCONDOR-2020-0004.html
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3EOTJJOSMYKXIYXWSG3H4KN332EDSEB6/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/BL5YCZXYS67MLJSHR4OLSWVHBE6PZJSB/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VMPZ7XPOPA4JGAQAUJ4K7JV653DSCIDK/
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/08/msg00000.html
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5144
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
