CVE-2015-8034: Infoleak

Published 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.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
pip/salt<2015.8.3
2015.8.3
SaltStack Salt<=2015.8.2

Event History

Jan 30, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·02:57 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8034?

The severity of CVE-2015-8034 is considered medium due to potential exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-8034?

To fix CVE-2015-8034, upgrade to Salt version 2015.8.3 or later.

3

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.

4

Which versions of Salt are affected by CVE-2015-8034?

CVE-2015-8034 affects Salt versions prior to 2015.8.3.

5

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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