CVE-2008-3424
First published: Thu Jul 31 2008(Updated: )
Condor before 7.0.4 does not properly handle wildcards in the ALLOW_WRITE, DENY_WRITE, HOSTALLOW_WRITE, or HOSTDENY_WRITE configuration variables in authorization policy lists, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HTCondor | <=7.0.4 | |
| HTCondor | =7.0.0 | |
| HTCondor | =7.0.1 | |
| HTCondor | =7.0.2 | |
| HTCondor | =7.0.3 | |
| HTCondor | <7.0.4 | |
| Fedora | =9 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.cs.wisc.edu/condor/manual/v7.0/8_3Stable_Release.html#sec:New-7-0-4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30440
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31284
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31459
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-August/msg00252.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0814.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020646
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0816.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31423
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44063
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3424?
CVE-2008-3424 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3424?
To fix CVE-2008-3424, upgrade Condor to version 7.0.4 or higher, which addresses the wildcard handling issue.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-3424?
CVE-2008-3424 affects Condor versions prior to 7.0.4 and certain Fedora 9 installations.
Can CVE-2008-3424 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-3424 can be exploited remotely by attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
What impact does CVE-2008-3424 have on authorization policies?
CVE-2008-3424 undermines the effectiveness of authorization policies by allowing wildcard bypasses in critical configuration variables.
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