What is the severity of CVE-2018-20871?

CVE-2018-20871 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to weak file permissions leading to potential unauthorized write access.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20871?

To fix CVE-2018-20871, upgrade Univa Grid Engine to version 8.6.6 or later to ensure proper file permission configurations.

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-20871?

CVE-2018-20871 affects Univa Grid Engine versions prior to 8.6.3 that are configured for Docker jobs with execd spooling on root_squash.

What risks are associated with CVE-2018-20871?

The risks associated with CVE-2018-20871 include the possibility of unauthorized users gaining write access to sensitive files.

Is CVE-2018-20871 a common vulnerability?

CVE-2018-20871 is not commonly reported but poses serious risks for systems using vulnerable versions of Univa Grid Engine.

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CVE-2018-20871

critical

9.8

CWE

732

30/7/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-20871

First published: Tue Jul 30 2019(Updated: )

In Univa Grid Engine before 8.6.3, when configured for Docker jobs and execd spooling on root_squash, weak file permissions ("other" write access) occur in certain cases (GE-6890).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Sun Grid Engine	=8.6.3

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Reference Links

http://www.univa.com/resources/files/Release_Notes_Univa_Grid_Engine_8.6.6.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20871?
CVE-2018-20871 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to weak file permissions leading to potential unauthorized write access.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20871?
To fix CVE-2018-20871, upgrade Univa Grid Engine to version 8.6.6 or later to ensure proper file permission configurations.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-20871?
CVE-2018-20871 affects Univa Grid Engine versions prior to 8.6.3 that are configured for Docker jobs with execd spooling on root_squash.
What risks are associated with CVE-2018-20871?
The risks associated with CVE-2018-20871 include the possibility of unauthorized users gaining write access to sensitive files.
Is CVE-2018-20871 a common vulnerability?
CVE-2018-20871 is not commonly reported but poses serious risks for systems using vulnerable versions of Univa Grid Engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20871?
CVE-2018-20871 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to weak file permissions leading to potential unauthorized write access.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20871?
To fix CVE-2018-20871, upgrade Univa Grid Engine to version 8.6.6 or later to ensure proper file permission configurations.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-20871?
CVE-2018-20871 affects Univa Grid Engine versions prior to 8.6.3 that are configured for Docker jobs with execd spooling on root_squash.
What risks are associated with CVE-2018-20871?
The risks associated with CVE-2018-20871 include the possibility of unauthorized users gaining write access to sensitive files.
Is CVE-2018-20871 a common vulnerability?
CVE-2018-20871 is not commonly reported but poses serious risks for systems using vulnerable versions of Univa Grid Engine.