CVE-2017-15566
UnknownEPSS 0.58%
Last modified
CVE-2017-15566 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Insecure SPANK environment variable handling exists in SchedMD Slurm before 16.05.11, 17.x before 17.02.9, and 17.11.x before 17.11.0rc2, allowing privilege escalation to root during Prolog or Epilog execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insecure SPANK environment variable handling exists in SchedMD Slurm before 16.05.11, 17.x before 17.02.9, and 17.11.x before 17.11.0rc2, allowing privilege escalation to root during Prolog or Epilog execution.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedmd | Slurm | < 16.05.11 | — |
| Schedmd | Slurm | >= 17.02.0, < 17.2.09 | — |
| Schedmd | Slurm | 17.11.0 | Rc1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101675Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4023Third Party Advisory
- https://www.schedmd.com/news.php?id=193#OPT_193Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101675Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4023Third Party Advisory
- https://www.schedmd.com/news.php?id=193#OPT_193Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-15566?
Insecure SPANK environment variable handling exists in SchedMD Slurm before 16.05.11, 17.x before 17.02.9, and 17.11.x before 17.11.0rc2, allowing privilege escalation to root during Prolog or Epilog execution.
How severe is CVE-2017-15566?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15566 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15566?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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