CVE-2023-41915
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.12%
Last modified
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/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
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
- https://docs.openpmix.org/en/latest/security.htmlNot Applicable
- 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
- https://docs.openpmix.org/en/latest/security.htmlNot Applicable
- 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
- Last Modified
- 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.
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