Security readout for executives and security teams
TORQUE Resource Manager pbs_mom 2.0.0p8 and earlier could let a local user cause the service to create arbitrary files through symlink handling in job-related spool paths. This matters mainly on shared compute or batch-processing systems where multiple users can submit jobs or access worker nodes. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running TORQUE Resource Manager 2.0.0p8 or earlier on multi-user systems. Systems without TORQUE, without pbs_mom, or without local/job-submitter access are not indicated as affected by the provided sources. Prioritize remediation for shared compute environments with many local users or external researchers. For isolated legacy systems with tightly controlled local access, schedule within normal vulnerability maintenance after confirming version and exposure. Mitigation focus: Inventory TORQUE deployments and identify any pbs_mom versions at or before 2.0.0p8.; Review TORQUE and Gentoo advisory guidance before selecting a remediation path.; Move affected systems off vulnerable TORQUE versions where vendor guidance supports doing so..
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