CVE-2017-5192
UnknownEPSS 1.68%
Last modified
CVE-2017-5192 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. When using the local_batch client from salt-api in SaltStack Salt before 2015.8.13, 2016.3.x before 2016.3.5, and 2016.11.x before 2016.11.2, external authentication is not respected, enabling all authentication to be bypassed.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
When using the local_batch client from salt-api in SaltStack Salt before 2015.8.13, 2016.3.x before 2016.3.5, and 2016.11.x before 2016.11.2, external authentication is not respected, enabling all authentication to be bypassed.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Saltstack | Salt | <= 2015.8.12 |
| Saltstack | Salt | 2016.3.0 |
| Saltstack | Salt | 2016.3.1 |
| Saltstack | Salt | 2016.3.2 |
| Saltstack | Salt | 2016.3.3 |
| Saltstack | Salt | 2016.3.4 |
| Saltstack | Salt | 2016.11.0 |
| Saltstack | Salt | 2016.11.1 |
| Saltstack | Salt | 2016.11.2 |
References
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2016.3/topics/releases/2015.8.13.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2016.3/topics/releases/2016.3.5.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2016.11.2.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2016.3/topics/releases/2015.8.13.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2016.3/topics/releases/2016.3.5.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2016.11.2.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-5192?
When using the local_batch client from salt-api in SaltStack Salt before 2015.8.13, 2016.3.x before 2016.3.5, and 2016.11.x before 2016.11.2, external authentication is not respected, enabling all authentication to be bypassed.
How severe is CVE-2017-5192?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5192 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5192?
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.
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