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Sun Grid Engine CSP Mode Authentication Security Issue
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA20518
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Release Date:
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2006-06-08
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Last Update:
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2006-06-13
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Popularity:
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5,066 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Security Bypass
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Where:
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Local system
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | Sun Grid Engine (SGE) 5.x
Sun Grid Engine (SGE) 6.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2006-2930
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Description:
A security issue has been reported in Sun Grid Engine, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to bypass certain security restrictions.
The problem is caused due to incomplete authentication and authorization when running in CSP (Certificate Security Protocol) mode. This can be exploited to use or shut down the grid service even though access should be denied.
The security issue has been reported in versions 5.3 and 6.0.
Solution:
Apply patches (see vendor advisory).
Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by the vendor.
Changelog:
2006-06-13: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102321-1
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