CVE-2020-17490
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2020-17490 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The TLS module within SaltStack Salt through 3002 creates certificates with weak file permissions.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The TLS module within SaltStack Salt through 3002 creates certificates with weak file permissions.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Saltstack | Salt | < 2015.8.10 |
| Saltstack | Salt | >= 2015.8.11, < 2015.8.13 |
| Saltstack | Salt | >= 2016.3.0, < 2016.3.4 |
| Saltstack | Salt | >= 2016.3.5, < 2016.3.6 |
| Saltstack | Salt | >= 2016.3.7, < 2016.3.8 |
| Saltstack | Salt | >= 2016.11.0, < 2016.11.3 |
| Saltstack | Salt | >= 2016.11.4, < 2016.11.6 |
| Saltstack | Salt | >= 2016.11.7, < 2016.11.10 |
| Saltstack | Salt | >= 2017.5.0, < 2017.7.4 |
| Saltstack | Salt | >= 2017.7.5, < 2017.7.8 |
| Saltstack | Salt | >= 2018.2.0, < 2018.3.5 |
| Saltstack | Salt | >= 2019.2.0, < 2019.2.5 |
| Saltstack | Salt | >= 3000.0, < 3000.3 |
| Saltstack | Salt | 3001 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00029.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/index.html#latest-branch-releaseRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/12/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202011-13Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4837Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00029.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/index.html#latest-branch-releaseRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/12/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202011-13Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4837Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-17490?
The TLS module within SaltStack Salt through 3002 creates certificates with weak file permissions.
How severe is CVE-2020-17490?
CVE-2020-17490 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17490?
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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