CVE-2016-1866
UnknownEPSS 1.52%
Last modified
CVE-2016-1866 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Saltstack | Salt | 2015.8.0 |
| Saltstack | Salt | 2015.8.1 |
| Saltstack | Salt | 2015.8.2 |
| Saltstack | Salt | 2015.8.3 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-1866?
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.
How severe is CVE-2016-1866?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1866 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1866?
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