CVE-2017-5192
First published: Tue Sep 26 2017(Updated: )
When using the local_batch client from salt-api in SaltStack Salt before 2015.8.13, 2016.3.x before 2016.3.5, and 2016.11.x before 2016.11.2, external authentication is not respected, enabling all authentication to be bypassed.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/salt | >=2016.11.0<2016.11.2 | 2016.11.2 |
| pip/salt | >=2016.3.0<2016.3.5 | 2016.3.5 |
| pip/salt | <2015.8.13 | 2015.8.13 |
| SaltStack | <=2015.8.12 | |
| SaltStack | =2016.3.0 | |
| SaltStack | =2016.3.1 | |
| SaltStack | =2016.3.2 | |
| SaltStack | =2016.3.3 | |
| SaltStack | =2016.3.4 | |
| SaltStack | =2016.11.0 | |
| SaltStack | =2016.11.1 | |
| SaltStack | =2016.11.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2016.3/topics/releases/2015.8.13.html
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2016.3/topics/releases/2016.3.5.html
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2016.11.2.html
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-5192
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-f2h7-4f84-8qrm (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/salt/PYSEC-2017-38.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5192?
CVE-2017-5192 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows authentication bypass in SaltStack Salt.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5192?
To fix CVE-2017-5192, upgrade to SaltStack Salt version 2015.8.13, 2016.3.5, or 2016.11.2.
Which versions of SaltStack Salt are affected by CVE-2017-5192?
CVE-2017-5192 affects SaltStack Salt versions prior to 2015.8.13, 2016.3.5, and 2016.11.2.
What will happen if I don't address CVE-2017-5192?
If CVE-2017-5192 is not addressed, unauthorized users may gain control over the SaltStack Salt infrastructure.
Is CVE-2017-5192 related to external authentication?
Yes, CVE-2017-5192 is specifically related to the lack of respect for external authentication in SaltStack Salt.
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