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CVE-2006-5677
resmom/start_exec.c in pbs_mom in TORQUE Resource Manager 2.0.0p8 and earlier...
Vulnerability Description
resmom/start_exec.c in pbs_mom in TORQUE Resource Manager 2.0.0p8 and earlier allows local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) a job output file in /usr/spool/PBS/spool and possibly (2) a job file in /usr/spool/PBS/mom_priv/jobs.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Vulnerable Versions:
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Timeline
Official Publish:
November 3rd, 2006
Last Modified:
August 7th, 2024
Added to House:
July 18th, 2026
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Weaknesses (CWE)
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MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
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