PatchTheCVECVE-2014-0748: apinit on Cray devices with CLE before 4.2.UP02 and 5.x before 5.1.UP00 does not use alpsauth data to validate
CVE-2014-0748 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting cray linux environment. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
apinit on Cray devices with CLE before 4.2.UP02 and 5.x before 5.1.UP00 does not use alpsauth data to validate the UID in a launch message, which allows local users to gain privileges via a modified aprun program, aka ID FN5912.
Why this priority
- High severity
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 73%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2014-12-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2014-0748?
cray linux environment: upgrade to newer than 4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2014-0748 being exploited?
CVE-2014-0748 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2014-0748 affect?
CVE-2014-0748 affects cray linux environment. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). apinit on Cray devices with CLE before 4.2.UP02 and 5.x before 5.1.UP00 does not use alpsauth data to validate the UID in a launch message, which allows local users to gain privileges via a modified aprun program, aka ID FN5912.
How urgent is CVE-2014-0748?
Priority 37/100. High severity; On your watchlist