CVE-2013-4436: Input Validation
Published Nov 5, 2013
·Updated
The default configuration for salt-ssh in Salt (aka SaltStack) 0.17.0 does not validate the SSH host key of requests, which allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
pip/salt=0.17.0
0.17.1
SaltStack Salt=0.17.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 5, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·04:58 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4436?
CVE-2013-4436 has a high severity level due to its potential for enabling man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-4436?
To fix CVE-2013-4436, upgrade to SaltStack version 0.17.1 or later.
3
What impact does CVE-2013-4436 have on affected systems?
CVE-2013-4436 can allow remote attackers to intercept communications, leading to unauthorized access and data manipulation.
4
What versions of Salt are affected by CVE-2013-4436?
CVE-2013-4436 affects SaltStack version 0.17.0.
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Is CVE-2013-4436 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2013-4436 is not limited to a specific operating system as it affects the Salt application across various platforms.