CVE-2016-3176
UnknownEPSS 0.87%
Last modified
CVE-2016-3176 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Salt before 2015.5.10 and 2015.8.x before 2015.8.8, when PAM external authentication is enabled, allows attackers to bypass the configured authentication service by passing an alternate service with a command sent to LocalClient.. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Salt before 2015.5.10 and 2015.8.x before 2015.8.8, when PAM external authentication is enabled, allows attackers to bypass the configured authentication service by passing an alternate service with a command sent to LocalClient.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Saltstack | Salt | <= 2015.5.9 |
| Saltstack | Salt | 2015.8.0 |
| Saltstack | Salt | 2015.8.1 |
| Saltstack | Salt | 2015.8.2 |
| Saltstack | Salt | 2015.8.3 |
| Saltstack | Salt | 2015.8.4 |
| Saltstack | Salt | 2015.8.5 |
| Saltstack | Salt | 2015.8.7 |
References
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2015.5.10.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2015.8.8.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2015.5.10.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2015.8.8.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-3176?
Salt before 2015.5.10 and 2015.8.x before 2015.8.8, when PAM external authentication is enabled, allows attackers to bypass the configured authentication service by passing an alternate service with a command sent to LocalClient.
How severe is CVE-2016-3176?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3176 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3176?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-3176?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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