Incorrect default permissions in salt (Alpine package)
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-17490 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-276 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
salt (Alpine package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Alpine Linux Development Team |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Incorrect default permissions
EUVDB-ID: #VU48205
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-17490
CWE-ID:
CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application within the TLS module. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionssalt (Alpine package): 2015.8.1-r0 - 3000.3-r0
External linkshttp://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=6df57e61ec174afc3dc2d85501ce9e9d3f24dffb
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
