What is the severity of CVE-2004-0318?

CVE-2004-0318 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0318?

To fix CVE-2004-0318, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of IBM Platform LSF that does not utilize the LSF_EAUTH_UID environment variable.

Who is affected by CVE-2004-0318?

CVE-2004-0318 affects users of IBM Platform LSF versions 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x that have the LSF_EAUTH_UID environment variable set.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-0318?

A possible workaround for CVE-2004-0318 includes disabling the use of the LSF_EAUTH_UID environment variable if feasible.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2004-0318

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

18/3/2004

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-0318

First published: Thu Mar 18 2004(Updated: )

Load Sharing Facility (LSF) 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x uses the LSF_EAUTH_UID environment variable, if it exists, instead of the real UID of the user, which could allow remote attackers within the local cluster to gain privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Platform LSF	=5.1
IBM Platform LSF	=4.0
IBM Platform LSF	=5.0
IBM Platform LSF	=4.2
IBM Platform LSF	=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0318?
CVE-2004-0318 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0318?
To fix CVE-2004-0318, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of IBM Platform LSF that does not utilize the LSF_EAUTH_UID environment variable.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-0318?
CVE-2004-0318 affects users of IBM Platform LSF versions 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x that have the LSF_EAUTH_UID environment variable set.
What could happen if CVE-2004-0318 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2004-0318 could allow remote attackers within the local cluster to gain unauthorized privileges.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-0318?
A possible workaround for CVE-2004-0318 includes disabling the use of the LSF_EAUTH_UID environment variable if feasible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0318?
CVE-2004-0318 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0318?
To fix CVE-2004-0318, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of IBM Platform LSF that does not utilize the LSF_EAUTH_UID environment variable.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-0318?
CVE-2004-0318 affects users of IBM Platform LSF versions 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x that have the LSF_EAUTH_UID environment variable set.
What could happen if CVE-2004-0318 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2004-0318 could allow remote attackers within the local cluster to gain unauthorized privileges.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-0318?
A possible workaround for CVE-2004-0318 includes disabling the use of the LSF_EAUTH_UID environment variable if feasible.

CVE-2004-0318

Remedy

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Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0318?

How do I fix CVE-2004-0318?

Who is affected by CVE-2004-0318?

What could happen if CVE-2004-0318 is exploited?

Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-0318?

Company

Resources

Contact

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0318?

How do I fix CVE-2004-0318?

Who is affected by CVE-2004-0318?

What could happen if CVE-2004-0318 is exploited?

Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-0318?