CVE-2024-29905: DIRAC is an interware, meaning a software framework for distributed computing

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-29905?

dirac: upgrade to 8.0.41. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-29905 being exploited?

CVE-2024-29905 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-29905 affect?

CVE-2024-29905 affects dirac. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). DIRAC is an interware, meaning a software framework for distributed computing. Prior to version 8.0.41, during the proxy generation process (e.g., when using `dirac-proxy-init`), it is possible for unauthorized users on the same machine to

Routine

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-29905 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting dirac. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

DIRAC is an interware, meaning a software framework for distributed computing. Prior to version 8.0.41, during the proxy generation process (e.g., when using `dirac-proxy-init`), it is possible for unauthorized users on the same machine to gain read access to the proxy. This allows the user to then perform any action that is possible with the original proxy. This vulnerability only exists for a short period of time (sub-millsecond) during the gen

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-668
Published	2024-04-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: diracgrid

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-09 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

diracgrid dirac UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.0.41

Fixed in: 8.0.41

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dirac || rpm -q dirac || dirac --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.0.41 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dirac

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dirac

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-29905?

dirac: upgrade to 8.0.41. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-29905 being exploited?

CVE-2024-29905 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-2024-29905 affect?

CVE-2024-29905 affects dirac. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). DIRAC is an interware, meaning a software framework for distributed computing. Prior to version 8.0.41, during the proxy generation process (e.g., when using `dirac-proxy-init`), it is possible for unauthorized users on the same machine to

How urgent is CVE-2024-29905?

Priority 35/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-24825 CRITICAL 9.1 UPGRADE DIRAC is a distributed resource framework

References

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