CVE-2012-3490
First published: Thu Jan 09 2020(Updated: )
The (1) my_popenv_impl and (2) my_spawnv functions in src/condor_utils/my_popen.cpp and the (3) systemCommand function in condor_vm-gahp/vmgahp_common.cpp in Condor 7.6.x before 7.6.10 and 7.8.x before 7.8.4 does not properly check the return value of setuid calls, which might cause a subprocess to be created with root privileges and allow remote attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HTCondor | >=7.6.0<7.6.10 | |
| HTCondor | >=7.8.0<7.8.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://condor-git.cs.wisc.edu/?p=condor.git;a=commitdiff;h=94e84ce4
- http://research.cs.wisc.edu/condor/manual/v7.6/8_3Stable_Release.html
- http://research.cs.wisc.edu/condor/manual/v7.8/9_3Stable_Release.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/20/9
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-3490
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3490?
CVE-2012-3490 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to improper return value checks on setuid calls.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3490?
To mitigate CVE-2012-3490, upgrade HTCondor to versions 7.6.10 or later, or 7.8.4 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2012-3490?
CVE-2012-3490 affects HTCondor versions prior to 7.6.10 and 7.8.4.
What functions are involved in CVE-2012-3490?
CVE-2012-3490 involves the my_popenv_impl, my_spawnv, and systemCommand functions.
What could be the consequence of exploiting CVE-2012-3490?
Exploitation of CVE-2012-3490 may allow unauthorized subprocess execution due to improper privilege management.
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