CVE-2021-25315: salt-api unauthenticated remote code execution

Published Mar 3, 2021
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Updated

A Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm vulnerability in of SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP 3; openSUSE Tumbleweed allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via salt without the need to specify valid credentials. This issue affects: SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP 3 salt versions prior to 3002.2-3. openSUSE Tumbleweed salt version 3002.2-2.1 and prior versions.

Other sources

CWE - CWE-287: Improper Authentication vulnerability in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP 3; openSUSE Tumbleweed allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via salt without the need to specify valid credentials. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP 3 salt versions prior to 3002.2-3. openSUSE Tumbleweed salt version 3002.2-2.1 and prior versions. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP 3 salt versions prior to 3002.2-3. openSUSE Tumbleweed salt version 3002.2-2.1 and prior versions.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
SaltStack Salt<3002.2
openSUSE Tumbleweed
SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=15-sp3
pip/salt<3002.2
3002.2
All of the following
SaltStack Salt<3002.2
Any of the following
openSUSE Tumbleweed
SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=15-sp3

Event History

Mar 3, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:43 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·05:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-25315?

CVE-2021-25315 is a vulnerability in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP 3 and openSUSE Tumbleweed that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via salt without the need for valid credentials.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25315?

The severity of CVE-2021-25315 is critical, with a severity value of 7.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-25315?

The affected software versions are SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP 3 salt versions prior to 3002.2 and SaltStack Salt.

4

How can the vulnerability CVE-2021-25315 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2021-25315, it is recommended to update to salt versions 3002.2 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-25315?

More information about CVE-2021-25315 can be found at the following URL: https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1182382

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