CVE-2023-49936: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Thu Dec 14 2023(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in SchedMD Slurm 22.05.x, 23.02.x, and 23.11.x. A NULL pointer dereference leads to denial of service. The fixed versions are 22.05.11, 23.02.7, and 23.11.1.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | >=22.05<22.05.12 | |
| Ubuntu | >=23.02<23.02.7 | |
| Ubuntu | =23.11 | |
| Ubuntu | =23.11-rc1 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.schedmd.com/security-archive.php
- https://lists.schedmd.com/pipermail/slurm-announce/2023/000103.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/63FEDDYEE2WK7FHWBHKON3OZVQI56WSQ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/AYQS3LFGC4HE4WCW4L3NAA2I6FRIWMNO/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-49936?
CVE-2023-49936 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a NULL pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49936?
To fix CVE-2023-49936, upgrade to Slurm versions 22.05.11, 23.02.7, or 23.11.1.
Which versions of SchedMD Slurm are affected by CVE-2023-49936?
CVE-2023-49936 affects SchedMD Slurm versions 22.05.x, 23.02.x, and 23.11.x prior to the respective fixed versions.
Is CVE-2023-49936 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2023-49936 can lead to denial of service, which may be exploitable remotely depending on the specific configuration of Slurm.
What specific issue does CVE-2023-49936 address in SchedMD Slurm?
CVE-2023-49936 addresses a NULL pointer dereference that results in a denial of service condition.
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