CVE-2026-78243

LOWCVSS 2.1/10EPSS 0.25%

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CVE-2026-78243 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache YuniKorn 1.8.0 and later, if configured with the LDAP group resolver, crashes due to an out of bounds read processing group membership entries.If the LDAP server returns a group membership entry, memberOf attribute, for a user specified in the pod the server crashes if a membership record does not start with "CN=". This only affects install that have the non default LDAP group provider configured.  Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.10.0, which fixes this issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache YuniKorn 1.8.0 and later, if configured with the LDAP group resolver, crashes due to an out of bounds read processing group membership entries.If the LDAP server returns a group membership entry, memberOf attribute, for a user specified in the pod the server crashes if a membership record does not start with "CN=". This only affects install that have the non default LDAP group provider configured.  Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.10.0, which fixes this issue.

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Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
Apache Software FoundationApache YuniKorn>= 1.8.0, < 1.10.0

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Timeline

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Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-78243?
Apache YuniKorn 1.8.0 and later, if configured with the LDAP group resolver, crashes due to an out of bounds read processing group membership entries.If the LDAP server returns a group membership entry, memberOf attribute, for a user specified in the pod the server crashes if a membership record does not start with "CN=". This only affects install that have the non default LDAP group provider configured.  Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.10.0, which fixes this issue.
How severe is CVE-2026-78243?
CVE-2026-78243 has a CVSS score of 2.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-78243?
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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Source: NVD / NIST