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Spectrum Scale Exploit Analysis

Exploit code enabling a user to gain root access to a system running vulnerable versions of Spectrum Scale (GPFS) surfaced online. We've undertaken an analysis of this exploit code and written a safe script that you can use to check if your Spectrum Scale installation is vulnerable as well as some best practice advice for securing your installation.

PBS Professional MoM Authentication Bypass (CVE-2019-15719)

HPCsec have identified a vulnerability in PBS Pro which allows for arbitrary code execution on any node running the pbs_mom service. This vulnerability can be exploited by anyone in a position to communicate with the pbs_mom service from an authorized node within the cluster. Exploitation of this issue allows for arbitrary code execution as any other user including as root, even in installations where root is not permitted to submit jobs.