CVE-2015-8034: Infoleak
First published: Mon Jan 30 2017(Updated: )
The state.sls function in Salt before 2015.8.3 uses weak permissions on the cache data, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SaltStack Salt | <=2015.8.2 | |
| pip/salt | <2015.8.3 | 2015.8.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96390
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2015.8.3.html
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-8034
- https://github.com/saltstack/salt/issues/28455
- https://web.archive.org/web/20200227192308/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96390
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-6prw-8xhm-h247 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/salt/PYSEC-2017-32.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8034?
The severity of CVE-2015-8034 is considered medium due to potential exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8034?
To fix CVE-2015-8034, upgrade to Salt version 2015.8.3 or later.
What are the symptoms of CVE-2015-8034?
The symptoms of CVE-2015-8034 may include unauthorized access to sensitive cache data by local users.
Which versions of Salt are affected by CVE-2015-8034?
CVE-2015-8034 affects Salt versions prior to 2015.8.3.
Is CVE-2015-8034 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2015-8034 is a local vulnerability, as it requires local user access to exploit.
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