CVE-2003-0337: The ckconfig command in lsadmin for Load Sharing Facility (LSF) 5.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary...

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CVE-2003-0337 is a local privilege-risk issue in Load Sharing Facility 5.1. A user with local access can influence how the lsadmin ckconfig command finds configuration and server binaries, causing it to run an attacker-controlled program. The public record does not provide CVSS scoring or vendor remediation details. Exposure appears limited to systems running Load Sharing Facility 5.1 where untrusted or lower-privileged local users can invoke lsadmin ckconfig or influence its environment. Prioritize this where legacy LSF 5.1 runs on shared compute systems. Local-only scope lowers internet-facing urgency, but possible privilege escalation on cluster infrastructure can affect workload integrity and administrative trust boundaries. Mitigation focus: Inventory hosts running Load Sharing Facility 5.1.; Check current vendor or successor guidance for fixed versions or advisories.; Restrict local shell access to LSF administration hosts..

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Jun 30, 2026, 10:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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