CVE-2022-22936: High severity SaltStack Salt vulnerability
An issue was discovered in SaltStack Salt in versions before 3002.8, 3003.4, 3004.1. Job publishes and file server replies are susceptible to replay attacks, which can result in an attacker replaying job publishes causing minions to run old jobs. File server replies can also be re-played. A sufficient craft attacker could gain root access on minion under certain scenarios.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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pip/saltto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3004.1 - Upgrade
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pip/saltto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3003.4 - Upgrade
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pip/saltto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3002.8 - Upgrade
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alpine/saltto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3004.1-r0 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 3004.1Fixed in 3003.4Fixed in 3002.8 - Upgrade
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SaltStack Saltto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3002.8 - Upgrade
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SaltStack Saltto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3003.4 - Upgrade
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SaltStack Saltto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3004.1 - Operational
When upgrading the Salt infrastructure, upgrade the Salt master packages before upgrading the Salt minion packages; upgrading minion packages first could result in loss of functionality.
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-22936?
CVE-2022-22936 is a vulnerability in SaltStack Salt where job publishes and file server replies are susceptible to replay attacks, potentially allowing an attacker to replay job publishes and execute old jobs on minions.
How severe is CVE-2022-22936?
CVE-2022-22936 is considered high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8.
Which versions of SaltStack Salt are affected by CVE-2022-22936?
SaltStack Salt versions before 3002.8, 3003.4, and 3004.1 are affected by CVE-2022-22936.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-22936?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-22936 by performing replay attacks on job publishes and file server replies, potentially causing minions to run old jobs.
Are there any known fixes for CVE-2022-22936?
Yes, upgrading to SaltStack Salt version 3002.8, 3003.4, or 3004.1 addresses the vulnerability.