CVE-2013-2228: High severity saltstack salt vulnerability

Published Dec 3, 2019
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Updated

SaltStack RSA Key Generation allows remote users to decrypt communications

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
pip/salt<0.15.1
0.15.1
debian/salt
SaltStack SaltStack>=0.14.0<=0.15.0

Event History

Dec 3, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness
May 5, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:29 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2013-2228?

CVE-2013-2228 is a vulnerability in SaltStack RSA Key Generation that allows remote users to decrypt communications.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2013-2228?

The SaltStack software versions between 0.14.0 and 0.15.0 are affected by CVE-2013-2228. Additionally, the Debian package versions 2018.3.4+dfsg1-6+deb10u3, 3002.6+dfsg1-4+deb11u1, and 3004.1+dfsg-2.2 are also affected.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2013-2228?

CVE-2013-2228 has a severity score of 8.1, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix the CVE-2013-2228 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2013-2228 vulnerability, you should update SaltStack to a version that is not affected (above 0.15.0) and update the Debian package to a version that provides a fix (above 3004.1+dfsg-2.2).

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2013-2228?

You can find more information about CVE-2013-2228 at the following references: [Link 1](https://github.com/saltstack/salt/commit/e8ce66cf688b43aeb3e716e78b1af3a08e9940e3), [Link 2](https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-2228), [Link 3](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/07/01/1).

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