CVE-2009-5136: Input Validation
First published: Fri Oct 11 2013(Updated: )
The policy definition evaluator in Condor before 7.4.2 does not properly handle attributes in a WANT_SUSPEND policy that evaluate to an UNDEFINED state, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (condor_startd exit) via a crafted job.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HTCondor | <=7.4.1 | |
| HTCondor | =7.4.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise MRG | =1.1.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise MRG | =1.0.3 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise MRG | =1.2.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise MRG | =1.1.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise MRG | =1.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise MRG | =1.0.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise MRG | =1.0.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise MRG | =1.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-5136?
CVE-2009-5136 has a medium severity rating as it can lead to a denial of service condition.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5136?
You can fix CVE-2009-5136 by upgrading Condor to version 7.4.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2009-5136?
CVE-2009-5136 affects users of Condor versions prior to 7.4.2 and several versions of Red Hat Enterprise MRG.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-5136?
CVE-2009-5136 is a denial of service vulnerability that arises from improper handling of attributes in a policy evaluation.
Can unprivileged users exploit CVE-2009-5136?
Yes, remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2009-5136 to cause a denial of service.
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