What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-11169?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-11169 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution without authentication.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-11169?

To fix ZDI-CAN-11169, it is recommended to apply the latest patches provided by SaltStack for affected installations.

Which versions of Salt are affected by ZDI-CAN-11169?

ZDI-CAN-11169 affects specific installations of SaltStack Salt, details of which can be found in the security advisory.

Can ZDI-CAN-11169 be exploited remotely?

Yes, ZDI-CAN-11169 can be exploited remotely since authentication is not required.

What specific module is vulnerable in ZDI-CAN-11169?

The specific module vulnerable in ZDI-CAN-11169 is the rest_cherrypy module.

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ZDI-CAN-11169

high

7.3

26/7/2024

ZDI-CAN-11169: SaltStack Salt rest_cherrypy ssh_options Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of SaltStack Salt. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the rest_cherrypy module. When parsing the ssh_options parameter, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the salt-api process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-11169?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-11169 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution without authentication.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-11169?
To fix ZDI-CAN-11169, it is recommended to apply the latest patches provided by SaltStack for affected installations.
Which versions of Salt are affected by ZDI-CAN-11169?
ZDI-CAN-11169 affects specific installations of SaltStack Salt, details of which can be found in the security advisory.
Can ZDI-CAN-11169 be exploited remotely?
Yes, ZDI-CAN-11169 can be exploited remotely since authentication is not required.
What specific module is vulnerable in ZDI-CAN-11169?
The specific module vulnerable in ZDI-CAN-11169 is the rest_cherrypy module.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-11169?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-11169 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution without authentication.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-11169?
To fix ZDI-CAN-11169, it is recommended to apply the latest patches provided by SaltStack for affected installations.
Which versions of Salt are affected by ZDI-CAN-11169?
ZDI-CAN-11169 affects specific installations of SaltStack Salt, details of which can be found in the security advisory.
Can ZDI-CAN-11169 be exploited remotely?
Yes, ZDI-CAN-11169 can be exploited remotely since authentication is not required.
What specific module is vulnerable in ZDI-CAN-11169?
The specific module vulnerable in ZDI-CAN-11169 is the rest_cherrypy module.