CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0318

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Load Sharing Facility (LSF) versions 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x uses the LSF_EAUTH_UID environment variable, if it exists, instead of the real UID of the user. This could allow remote attackers within the local cluster to gain privileges.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain unauthorized privileges in the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to remove or block the LSF_EAUTH_UID variable and update to the latest version of LSF to minimize risk.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Load Sharing Facility (LSF) 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x uses the LSF_EAUTH_UID environment variable, if it exists, instead of the real UID of the user, which could allow remote attackers within the local cluster to gain privileges.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS