Slurm wlm: [Fix a slurmstepd stack overflow when a job environment contains an oversized SPANK option variable] (CVE-2026-65108)
Description
A stack overflow vulnerability exists in slurmstepd when a job environment contains an oversized SPANK option variable. This flaw affects multiple specific versions of the slurm-wlm workload manager. The vulnerability has medium severity and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No CVSS score is provided.
Affected software
pkg:deb/ubuntu/slurm-wlm?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/jammypkg:deb/ubuntu/slurm-wlm?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/noblepkg:deb/ubuntu/slurm-wlm?arch=source&distro=stonkingpkg:deb/ubuntu/slurm-wlm?arch=source&distro=resoluteRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-65108 is a stack overflow vulnerability in the slurmstepd component of slurm-wlm. It occurs when a job environment includes an oversized SPANK option variable, potentially causing a stack overflow condition. This vulnerability affects multiple explicitly listed versions of slurm-wlm. There is no CVSS score available, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could lead to a stack overflow in slurmstepd, which may cause process crashes or potentially allow for code execution depending on exploitation. However, no active exploitation has been reported, and the severity is assessed as medium.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch links or vendor advisories are provided, users should monitor official slurm-wlm and Ubuntu security channels for updates addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- UBUNTU-CVE-2026-65108
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.0
- Ecosystems
- ["Ubuntu:Pro:22.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:24.04:LTS","Ubuntu:26.10","Ubuntu:26.04:LTS"]
Threat ID: 6ad3f5b52cdf04f656662848
Added to database: 10/17/2026, 22:24:53 UTC
Last enriched: 10/18/2026, 00:12:43 UTC
Last updated: 10/18/2026, 00:12:43 UTC
Views: 4
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