Vulnerability Description
Salt before 2015.8.11 allows deleted minions to read or write to minions with the same id, related to caching.
CVSS Score
9.1
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Saltstack | Salt | <= 2015.8.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/25/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/25/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94553Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2015.8/ref/configuration/master.html#rotate-aes-keVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/25/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/25/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94553Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2015.8/ref/configuration/master.html#rotate-aes-keVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9639?
CVE-2016-9639 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). Salt before 2015.8.11 allows deleted minions to read or write to minions with the same id, related to caching.
How severe is CVE-2016-9639?
CVE-2016-9639 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9639?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Saltstack Salt.