CVE-2016-9639
First published: Tue Feb 07 2017(Updated: )
Salt before 2015.8.11 allows deleted minions to read or write to minions with the same id, related to caching.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SaltStack Salt | <=2015.8.10 | |
| pip/salt | <2015.8.11 | 2015.8.11 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/25/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/25/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94553
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2015.8/ref/configuration/master.html#rotate-aes-key
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-9639
- https://docs.saltproject.io/en/latest/topics/releases/2015.8.11.html#new-master-configuration-parameter
- https://web.archive.org/web/20200227212146/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94553
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-hvmj-356c-gpf4 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/salt/PYSEC-2017-34.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9639?
CVE-2016-9639 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9639?
To resolve CVE-2016-9639, upgrade Salt to version 2015.8.11 or later.
What is CVE-2016-9639 about?
CVE-2016-9639 allows deleted minions to interact with other minions sharing the same ID due to caching issues.
Which versions of Salt are affected by CVE-2016-9639?
Versions of Salt prior to 2015.8.11 are affected by CVE-2016-9639.
What should I do if I cannot upgrade to patch CVE-2016-9639?
If upgrading is not possible, consider implementing strict access controls to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2016-9639.
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