CVE-2012-3490: Condor vulnerability

CVE-2012-3490: The (1) my_popenv_impl and (2) my_spawnv functions in src/condor_utils/my_popen.cpp and the (3) systemComma...

The (1) my_popenv_impl and (2) my_spawnv functions in src/condor_utils/my_popen.cpp and the (3) systemCommand function in condor_vm-gahp/vmgahp_common.cpp in Condor 7.6.x before 7.6.10 and 7.8.x before 7.8.4 does not properly check the return value of setuid calls, which might cause a subprocess to be created with root privileges and allow remote attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 20:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

A flaw in older Condor releases could let a subprocess keep root privileges when it should not. If reachable through Condor job or VM helper workflows, this could turn limited access into elevated system privileges. The source bundle does not provide a CVSS score or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is limited to Condor 7.6.x before 7.6.10 and 7.8.x before 7.8.4. Systems using Condor job execution or VM GAHP helper paths are the most relevant review targets. The bundle does not identify other affected products or later versions. Treat this as high priority where affected Condor versions remain in production. The business concern is privilege escalation on compute infrastructure, not broad internet mass exploitation. Upgrade or confirm vendor backports before relying on compensating controls. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Condor 7.6 deployments to 7.6.10 or later in that branch.; Upgrade Condor 7.8 deployments to 7.8.4 or later in that branch.; Check vendor and distribution advisories for package-specific backported fixes..

Prepared: Jun 6, 2026, 03:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 9, 2020, 20:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-3490CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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CondorCondor7.6.x before 7.6.10 and 7.8.x before 7.8.4Listed

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