CVE-2016-1866
First published: Tue Apr 12 2016(Updated: )
Salt 2015.8.x before 2015.8.4 does not properly handle clear messages on the minion, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by inserting packets into the minion-master data stream.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/salt | >=2015.8.0rc1<2015.8.4 | 2015.8.4 |
| SaltStack Salt | =2015.8.0 | |
| SaltStack Salt | =2015.8.1 | |
| SaltStack Salt | =2015.8.2 | |
| SaltStack Salt | =2015.8.3 | |
| openSUSE | =42.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00034.html
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2015.8.4.html
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-1866
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-vqh4-crjf-jjxx (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/salt/PYSEC-2016-23.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1866?
CVE-2016-1866 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1866?
To fix CVE-2016-1866, upgrade Salt to version 2015.8.4 or later.
Which versions of Salt are affected by CVE-2016-1866?
CVE-2016-1866 affects Salt versions 2015.8.0 through 2015.8.3.
Can CVE-2016-1866 allow remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2016-1866 can allow man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-1866?
CVE-2016-1866 impacts systems running Salt versions prior to 2015.8.4, including specific openSUSE versions.
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