CVE-2021-25312
First published: Wed Jan 27 2021(Updated: )
HTCondor before 8.9.11 allows a user to submit a job as another user on the system, because of a flaw in the IDTOKENS authentication method.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HTCondor | >=8.9.2<8.9.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-25312?
CVE-2021-25312 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to unauthorized job submission capabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25312?
To fix CVE-2021-25312, upgrade HTCondor to version 8.9.11 or later.
What versions of HTCondor are affected by CVE-2021-25312?
HTCondor versions prior to 8.9.11, specifically from 8.9.2 to 8.9.10, are affected by CVE-2021-25312.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2021-25312?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-25312 to submit jobs as another user, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
Is CVE-2021-25312 related to user authentication?
Yes, CVE-2021-25312 involves a flaw in the IDTOKENS authentication method allowing cross-user job submission.
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