CVE-2017-7893 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: What is CVE-2017-7893?

CVE-2017-7893 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In SaltStack Salt before 2016.3.6, compromised salt-minions can impersonate the salt-master.

Q: How severe is CVE-2017-7893?

CVE-2017-7893 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7893?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Saltstack Salt.

Vulnerability Description

In SaltStack Salt before 2016.3.6, compromised salt-minions can impersonate the salt-master.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Saltstack	Salt	< 2016.3.6

References

https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2017.7/topics/releases/2016.3.6.htmlVendor Advisory
https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2017.7/topics/releases/2016.3.6.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-7893?

CVE-2017-7893 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In SaltStack Salt before 2016.3.6, compromised salt-minions can impersonate the salt-master.

How severe is CVE-2017-7893?

CVE-2017-7893 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7893?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Saltstack Salt.