CVE-2015-1838
First published: Fri Apr 17 2015(Updated: )
`modules/serverdensity_device.py` in SaltStack before 2014.7.4 does not properly handle files in `/tmp`.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/salt | <2014.7.4 | 2014.7.4 |
| redhat/SaltStack | <2014.7.4 | 2014.7.4 |
| SaltStack Salt | <=2014.7.3 | |
| Fedora | =23 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1838
- https://github.com/saltstack/salt/commit/e11298d7155e9982749483ca5538e46090caef9c
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1212784
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2014.7.4.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/175568.html
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-92pw-mff9-jqgm (Advisory)
- http://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2014.7.4.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1212789
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1212790
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/salt/PYSEC-2017-29.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1838?
CVE-2015-1838 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its improper handling of temporary files.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1838?
To fix CVE-2015-1838, upgrade SaltStack to version 2014.7.4 or later.
What versions of SaltStack are affected by CVE-2015-1838?
SaltStack versions prior to 2014.7.4 are affected by CVE-2015-1838.
Who reported the CVE-2015-1838 vulnerability?
CVE-2015-1838 was reported by Michael Scherer of Red Hat.
Where is the vulnerable code located for CVE-2015-1838?
The vulnerable code for CVE-2015-1838 is located in the `modules/serverdensity_device.py` file in SaltStack.
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