Vulnerability Description
Salt 2015.8.x before 2015.8.4 does not properly handle clear messages on the minion, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by inserting packets into the minion-master data stream.
CVSS Score
8.1
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Saltstack | Salt | 2015.8.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00034.html
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2015.8.4.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00034.html
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2015.8.4.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1866?
CVE-2016-1866 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Salt 2015.8.x before 2015.8.4 does not properly handle clear messages on the minion, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by inserting packets into the minion-master data...
How severe is CVE-2016-1866?
CVE-2016-1866 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1866?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Saltstack Salt, Opensuse Leap.