Security readout for executives and security teams
Lustre 1.6.5 included a runiozone script that used a predictable temporary log path, /tmp/iozone.log. A local user could abuse a symlink there to make the script overwrite another file. The business risk is highest on shared systems where untrusted users have shell access and Lustre test utilities are installed. Exposure appears limited to systems running Lustre 1.6.5 with the runiozone test script present, especially multi-user Linux or HPC environments. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the sources. Treat this as a targeted local integrity risk, not a broad remote emergency. Prioritize shared research, HPC, or storage hosts where multiple users can log in and legacy Lustre components may remain installed. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or distribution advisories for the Lustre package fix.; Upgrade or remove affected Lustre 1.6.5 test utilities where available.; Restrict local shell access on shared Lustre systems..
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- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- lustretests-file-symlink(44819)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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