Slurm wlm: [Fix various issues around job steps and node count discrepancies] (CVE-2026-65165)
Description
CVE-2026-65165 addresses various issues in Slurm workload manager related to job steps and discrepancies in node counts. The vulnerability affects multiple specific versions of slurm-wlm. The severity is assessed as medium. No CVSS score is provided. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or cloud service impact. Patch or remediation status is not explicitly stated in the provided data.
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.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in slurm-wlm involves fixes for multiple issues concerning job steps and node count discrepancies. The affected versions are explicitly listed and include various releases from 20.11.4 through 26.05.4 in specific package builds. The description is limited to the nature of the issues fixed without further technical details or exploitation methods. No CVSS score or vendor advisory patch information is provided.
Potential Impact
The impact relates to potential inaccuracies or inconsistencies in job step management and node count reporting within the Slurm workload manager. These issues could affect job scheduling or resource allocation accuracy but no further impact details or exploitation consequences are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should monitor official vendor channels or security advisories for updates and apply fixes once available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- UBUNTU-CVE-2026-65165
- 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: 6ad3f5b52cdf04f656662843
Added to database: 10/17/2026, 22:24:53 UTC
Last enriched: 10/18/2026, 00:12:18 UTC
Last updated: 10/18/2026, 00:12:18 UTC
Views: 4
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