CVE-2018-1724

Name: CVE-2018-1724
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-11T12:29:00.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1724 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Spectrum LSF 9.1.1 9.1.2, 9.1.3, and 10.1 could allow a local user to change their job user at job submission time due to improper file permission settings. IBM X-Force ID: 147439.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum LSF 9.1.1 9.1.2, 9.1.3, and 10.1 could allow a local user to change their job user at job submission time due to improper file permission settings. IBM X-Force ID: 147439.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Lsf	9.1.1
Ibm	Spectrum Lsf	9.1.2
Ibm	Spectrum Lsf	9.1.3
Ibm	Spectrum Lsf	10.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106642Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/147439VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10734767Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106642Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/147439VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10734767Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1724?

IBM Spectrum LSF 9.1.1 9.1.2, 9.1.3, and 10.1 could allow a local user to change their job user at job submission time due to improper file permission settings. IBM X-Force ID: 147439.

How severe is CVE-2018-1724?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1724 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1724?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-1724?

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Source: NVD / NIST