CVE-2024-38824 — CRITICAL (9.6)

Q: What is CVE-2024-38824?

CVE-2024-38824 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.6 (CRITICAL). Directory traversal vulnerability in recv_file method allows arbitrary files to be written to the master cache directory.

Q: How severe is CVE-2024-38824?

CVE-2024-38824 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.6/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2024-38824?

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

Vulnerability Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in recv_file method allows arbitrary files to be written to the master cache directory.

CVSS Score

9.6

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Saltstack	Salt	>= 3006.0, < 3006.12

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://docs.saltproject.io/en/3006/topics/releases/3006.12.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
https://docs.saltproject.io/en/3007/topics/releases/3007.4.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-38824?

CVE-2024-38824 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.6 (CRITICAL). Directory traversal vulnerability in recv_file method allows arbitrary files to be written to the master cache directory.

How severe is CVE-2024-38824?

CVE-2024-38824 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.6/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-38824?

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