CVE-2023-41915

Name: CVE-2023-41915
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-09T22:15:09.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-41915 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenPMIx PMIx before 4.2.6 and 5.0.x before 5.0.1 allows attackers to obtain ownership of arbitrary files via a race condition during execution of library code with UID 0.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenPMIx PMIx before 4.2.6 and 5.0.x before 5.0.1 allows attackers to obtain ownership of arbitrary files via a race condition during execution of library code with UID 0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.12%

62.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openpmix	Openpmix	< 4.2.6
Openpmix	Openpmix	5.0.0
Fedoraproject	Fedora	37
Fedoraproject	Fedora	38
Fedoraproject	Fedora	39
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0
Debian	Debian Linux	12.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/10/3
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/10/4
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/10/6
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/11/3
https://docs.openpmix.org/en/latest/security.htmlNot Applicable
https://github.com/openpmix/openpmix/releases/tag/v4.2.6Release Notes
https://github.com/openpmix/openpmix/releases/tag/v5.0.1Release Notes
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00048.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IFKIY6SNC3KQNZMVROWMIW6DI5XPNKQX/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SYJ7IRNR6NHJMTNOV3E3W3D5MLDRDCJX/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YDLWSMQYXF2ZGOQKCG26H6ZZA5FEH7HX/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5547Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/10/3
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/10/4
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/10/6
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/11/3
https://docs.openpmix.org/en/latest/security.htmlNot Applicable
https://github.com/openpmix/openpmix/releases/tag/v4.2.6Release Notes
https://github.com/openpmix/openpmix/releases/tag/v5.0.1Release Notes
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00048.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IFKIY6SNC3KQNZMVROWMIW6DI5XPNKQX/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SYJ7IRNR6NHJMTNOV3E3W3D5MLDRDCJX/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YDLWSMQYXF2ZGOQKCG26H6ZZA5FEH7HX/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5547Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41915?

OpenPMIx PMIx before 4.2.6 and 5.0.x before 5.0.1 allows attackers to obtain ownership of arbitrary files via a race condition during execution of library code with UID 0.

How severe is CVE-2023-41915?

CVE-2023-41915 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41915?

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-2023-41915?

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Source: NVD / NIST